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Dealing with the Aftermath
What to Do After Finding a Dead Body: Immediate Steps
Finding someone unresponsive can leave you unsure what to do next. Follow a clear eight-step response that starts with protecting yourself and calling 911.
Mental Health
Suicide
Understanding The Warning Signs of Suicide
In a world where mental health awareness is increasingly crucial, understanding the warning signs of suicide is paramount. According to the CDC there were approximately 49,449 […]
Dealing with the Aftermath
Dealing with Grief: How Crime Scene Cleaners Provide Compassionate Support
Grief is a complex and overwhelming emotion that can manifest in various ways, especially when faced with traumatic events. In such challenging times, individuals and families [...]
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Seasonal & Festive
Suicide
Holiday Suicide Rates: Myth or Reality?
The relationship between suicide rates and the holiday season is a complex and debated topic. Contrary to popular belief, there is no clear evidence that suicide [...]
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Law Enforcement Suicide Statistics In America 2022
On June 16, 2020 the United States Congress enacted the Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act to better understand the factors behind police officer suicides. These [...]
Mental Health
Suicide
Can Social Media Play A Role In Suicide Prevention And Awareness?
There's a lot of talk these days about the negative impact of social media. Whether it is cyberbullying, Social Media addiction or peer pressure all of [...]
Mental Health
How to Love Someone With Emotional Trauma and Grief
Facing emotional trauma as the result of grieving a loved one is easily one of the top situations in life no one wants to go through. […]
Mental Health
Coping with Emotional Trauma
Emotional trauma can be the result of any short or long-term distress that’s been triggered by a negative experience or series of stressors. The SCU team […]
Suicide
My Child Lost a Parent: What Can Be Done?
Easily one of the hardest things to face in life is the loss of a loved one. Children have delicate upbringings that often require the support [...]
General
What to Do If Your Child Is Talking About Death
Children are considered one of life’s most precious forms. They are considered gifts to society in a number of ways. They are not only the future, […]
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Mental Health
Suicide
Veterans
Ways We Can Help Stop Veteran Suicide
In the United States, veterans are 1.5x more at risk of suicide than those that haven't served and this is the second leading cause of death [...]
