We’re coming upon a season of change here in Virginia, and right now the weather is beautiful, the air is crisp, and nature’s palate is beginning to blossom with rich, vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold. If only it could stay this perfect. But the cold, colorless winter season that follows can easily throw a distorted lens over our lives, and for those of us who already struggle with depression, this just adds to feelings of despair.
September 10-16, 2017 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Personally, I think every week should be suicide prevention week. The number of suicides in girls age 15-19 has doubled since 2007, and that terrifies me. I wanted to know a little more about what this special week involves, so I did a Google search and found the American Association of Suicidology (yes, there really is such an organization, www.suicidology.org). I went to their website and clicked on the link for…..