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Imagine you are at your doctor\u2019s office. The nurse takes you back to see the doctor \u2013 what do they do next?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLet me get your temperature, blood pressure, check your height and weight.\u201d A process we are all used to: checking vital signs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Imagine you\u2019re a client of mine now (I\u2019m a psychotherapist, or simply, a therapist). You come into my office. I\u2019ll check your mental health vital signs: How are you sleeping? How’s your appetite? Your mood? Are you having fun? Are you hanging out with people?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So far, pretty straightforward, right? Next question might get people nervous: Have you had thoughts of wanting to be dead or harming yourself?<\/span><\/p>\n

Why am I having suicidal thoughts?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Suicidal thoughts happen for a lot of different reasons. Maybe it’s stress that feels neverending. We may feel like a burden to someone or not fit in anywhere. For BIPOC (black\/indigineous\/people of color) folks, racism can cause suicidal thoughts. Whatever the reason, please know that help is available.<\/span><\/p>\n

How can I take care of myself?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

First, tell someone about your stressors! The right people can be just what we need. If you don\u2019t have a trusted person in your corner, call 9-8-8, the new crisis support number.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep doing the basics: Get enough sleep, eat all your meals, keep up with your hygiene. Then tap into the three Ps: meaningful people, meaningful places, and purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

What happens if I see a professional for my suicidal thoughts?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

First, we want to make sure you are safe. These thoughts can be scary, and we don\u2019t want you to be alone with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll check your mental health vital signs to see what might be helpful for you. A suicidal thought does not automatically mean hospital or medicine. Think of a regular doctor visit: If your temperature is high, the emergency room isn\u2019t the first thing. Over-the-counter help might do the trick.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you see a mental health professional, they\u2019ll do something called a Safety Planning Intervention. It\u2019s like a mental health version of \u201cStop, Drop, and Roll.\u201d We might ask a family member to stay with you for the night as your stress level goes down. We want you safe in a comfortable place.<\/span><\/p>\n

What goes up will come down \u2013 and that includes our stress and our mental and emotional challenges. They will come down eventually. No feeling is final.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About the Author: Sean Snyder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works in community mental health. He enjoys seeing all the dogs in Washington Square on his breaks, and loves Phillies baseball.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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