Suicidality

The clinical team at Highland Hospital offers

Treatment for Suicidality and Self-Harm

Many people experience thoughts of suicide at some point in their lives. It’s important to understand that you are not alone. At Highland Hospital, our mental health professionals offer compassionate, intensive care for individuals with suicidal ideation or thoughts of suicide. We understand that suicidal thoughts or behaviors may stem from underlying conditions such as depression, hopelessness, severe anxiety, insomnia, or panic attacks. We take a holistic and individualized approach to healing that immediately addresses the crisis at hand.

FOR IMMEDIATE HELP

Dial 9-8-8 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.

Suicide Risk Factors

Though risk factors do not cause or predict suicide, they may make it more likely that an individual will consider or attempt suicide. Risk factors for suicide may include:

Mental disorders, particularly mood disorders
Hopelessness
Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies
Major physical or chronic illnesses
Previous suicide attempt
Family history of suicide
Recent job or financial loss
Recent loss of a relationship
Easy access to lethal means
Local clusters of suicide
Lack of social support and sense of isolation
Stigma associated with asking for help
Lack of health care, especially mental health treatment
Cultural and religious beliefs, such as the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma
Exposure to others who have died by suicide (in real life or via the media and Internet)

These symptoms aren’t exclusive to heroin use, but if your loved one has a history of substance abuse and you suspect heroin use, get them help before it’s too late. Your suspicions are likely correct.