Author Archives: Precious Life Suicide Prevention

Suicide: Never an Option!

I have talked with several suicidal people who have said something like this: “If things don’t work out I can always kill myself. I always have that option.” Suicide is not an option. And the type of mindset that accompanies this type of statement needs to be changed immediately. People who make that type ofContinue reading “Suicide: Never an Option!”

3 Keys to Stop Domestic Violence

                              Domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence) can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, income, or other factors. Statistics: 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. Women experience more than 4Continue reading “3 Keys to Stop Domestic Violence”

5 Essential Heart Health Habits

Exercise and a healthy diet that minimizes your intake of salt and fat can make all the difference when it comes to heart health. Heart health is largely within your control. Manageable changes, done gradually, can protect you from many cardiovascular diseases. Taking everyday steps to get enough exercise, practice portion control, reduce salt, andContinue reading “5 Essential Heart Health Habits”

The Best Heart Test for Women

Which test would be more beneficial for a woman to have to detect any heart problems – the Thallium stress test or the Cardiac CT Scan? I’ve already had numerous EKGs, an echo and Holter monitor. I read it is harder to detect heart problems with women because a lot of times the blockages areContinue reading “The Best Heart Test for Women”

So You Left: Now What??? | Surviving Abuse

First and foremost, we applaud any individual who decides to end their relationship with an abuser.  We know and understand it wasn’t easy, but you made it out….the question now is: What do you do NOW… Keeping yourself safe from your abuser is just as important after you’ve left as before. To protect yourself, youContinue reading “So You Left: Now What??? | Surviving Abuse”

How to Boost Your Self-Esteem

Low Self-Esteem: How Does It Happen? A person can create his own low self-esteem cycle, or events that occur can bring it on. The former happens when you judge yourself harshly, telling yourself that you are worthless. As for the latter, dealing with a stressful situation such as a disability or a loss of aContinue reading “How to Boost Your Self-Esteem”

11 Lifestyle Changes That Can Ease Depression

If you are struggling with depression, it can feel as if you’re at the mercy of depression’s ups and downs. But in fact there are many small, simple things you can do to help turn depression around and keep it in check. “Depression isn’t static,” says Louis Weigele, LCSW, vice president of the Ohio Chapter ofContinue reading “11 Lifestyle Changes That Can Ease Depression”

Suicide Prevention Movement Gains Traction

Originally posted on Project Light to Life:
Hi all! A little less than a year ago, I interviewed Emily Dayton, who began a suicide prevention movement with her parents known as You Can NOT Be Replaced. At the time of the interview, they had over 14,000 wristbands from their movement circulating across the country, spoke…

Suicide, Depression, and Mental Illness: Celebrities Aren’t Immune

The 15-year-old daughter of pop legend Michael Jackson was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital on June 5th after an apparent suicide attempt. Her mother, Debbie Rowe, told Entertainment Tonight that Paris had cuts on her wrists. While it’s too early to speculate exactly what led to Paris’ possible suicide attempt, she did show someContinue reading “Suicide, Depression, and Mental Illness: Celebrities Aren’t Immune”