The waters
are receding, but for many in Colorado, the stress and sense of loss
caused by the floods have not.

The best and most immediate resource for those in crisis
is the Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1.800.273.TALK (8255).
For the friends, families, and
professionals in the lives of those in crisis, the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention has identified resources for helping victims cope in the
aftermath of a disaster: http://emergency.cdc.gov/mentalhealth.
Resources include:
Events like the Colorado floods
are reminders that continued suicide prevention education and awareness is
critical. People need to know when to ask for help for themselves, and how to
intervene when others need help. Communities throughout Colorado provide suicide
prevention training programs, and resources like Man Therapy
provide information and tools for people hesitant to access traditional mental
health services.
It is very important for government authorities and resuce workers to quickly remove elements which may provoke fearful memories of disaster. This is what is always done in Japan, else memories do not go away quickly.
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