Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.
If you have found your way to this website, it is likely you or someone you care for is going through a difficult time.
This website has been created to share information which we believe would have benefitted us when we were looking for answers. We were not familiar with the term suicidal ideation and did not realize our son was at such a remarkable risk for wrestling with ending his life.
We were looking for help for our son but did not understand what we were looking for. We simply knew something was wrong, and Jesse needed help. After Jesse’s death, we have learned so much about mental health and suicide.
It is our hope that candidly sharing our story will help others better understand some of the complexities of mental health which can lead to suicidal thoughts. Our intention is to help you build safety-nets through advocacy & community for you and/or someone you care about. We hope you are encouraged by the information on this site.
Steve and Karen McGrath
thoughts and insights
The risk of suicide is so difficult for our minds to comprehend. Steve and I want to try to help you see and understand what our family didn’t. To learn more through our unique experience with suicide loss, continue through the link below…
mental health statistics
Even the mentioning of suicide often generates unique thoughts, feelings, and responses in ways that don’t seem to have words to express. It is as if our minds cannot “go there” to imaginehow such a tragedy could take place. Even when the increased risk or evidence proven signs are present, many struggle to acknowledge someone we love would truly attempt to end their life.
Until it happens…
The following information has been compiled from experts in the field of suicidology and accredited research institutions.
we can only do what we know to do
Information about mental health is infinitely available at our fingertips. However, too often, connecting with organizations and people equipped to help in a timely manner is remarkably difficult. We can be left to ourselves to try to make significant decisions with very little support. This link will help you see common signs indicating a risk of self harm while sharing intervention strategies through the lens of our personal experience.