Brookhaven Retreat Observes National Suicide Prevention Week
Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) September 11, 2014 -- According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly 40,000 Americans die by suicide each year, making it the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. In an effort to reduce this number through education and awareness, the American Association of Suicidology hosts National Suicide Prevention Week September 8-14 and World Suicide Prevention Day September 10.
Mental health and substance abuse issues are the leading risk factors for suicide. Over 90 percent of the people who die from suicide have a diagnosable mental health disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Many struggle with co-existing substance abuse and twice as many women attempt suicide as men.
Along with the increased risk of suicide in those struggling with Major Depression and bipolar disorder, many suicide victims suffer from untreated mood disorders. A recent study done by the National Education Association for Borderline Personality Disorder, found that women with BPD often struggle with impulse control issues that leads to self-injurious behavior and a suicide rate 400 times that of the national average.
Brookhaven Retreat is committed to helping women with substance abuse and mental health issues find hope and strength, reducing their vulnerability to negative emotions and harmful thoughts. With the appropriate level of care from therapists and psychiatrists, women learn to overcome thoughts of suicide. Psychotherapy such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teach women the skills necessary to effectively regulate emotions, manage impulses and establish healthy ways to cope with emotional distress.
Symptoms of mental health disorders can distort a woman’s sense of reality, making her feel as if there is no hope; but suicide is never the only option. Brookhaven Retreat urges any woman who is contemplating self-harm to seek appropriate help immediately.
Brookhaven Retreat believes treating the root of mental health and substance abuse issues is a critical step in reducing and preventing the ultimate tragedy. During Suicide Prevention Week and in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, Brookhaven Retreat remains dedicated to helping women regain control of their emotional and mental health as they work to establish joy, hope and wellness in life.
About Brookhaven Retreat
Brookhaven Retreat is a women's treatment center nestled on a naturally beautiful 48-acre site secluded in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. It has helped hundreds of women across the United States overcome depression, trauma, anxiety, substance use and a range of other behavioral health challenges. Brookhaven’s Founder, Jacqueline Dawes, has predicated its gender-specific treatment on “healing emotional breakage” for women. In this way, she has established a sanctuary and a place where women can feel safe, secure and cared for by a staff of highly trained professionals.
Jessica Wirth, Brookhaven Retreat, http://www.brookhavenretreat.com, +1 865-357-3600, [email protected]
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