We need proactive services and we need immediate support available for people before things get “that bad.” If it feels big enough to them, then it is that big, period. No questions, no guilt, no shame about it. People’s problems are not to be compared or judged. If it is impacting your life, then you have every right as the next person to seek support.

Mental illness and trauma pushed Terra Lalirra to attempt suicide, but now she is walking her way to happiness.

This randomized clinical trial reports that a dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) intervention that includes skills training is effective for reducing suicide and self-injury attempts in women with borderline personality disorder (BPD).