.jpg) We meet the 2nd Monday of each month. The next meetings of the HOPE Coalition will be Monday Monday, April 12 from 1-3:00 at the First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine St, Boulder. Climb the stairs from the south side metered parking lot into the plaza and enter the meeting areas on the left side entrance. We are in the Heritage room. We welcome all. Email for more info:
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________________________________________________ "REAL MEN GET DEPRESSED" MAR. 3, 2010_________________WHAT DO WE DO AS GATEKEEPERS:We are all gatekeepers Need to have resources/references available Be Brave and bold with questions–don’t be afraid Follow up with high risk people Don’t hedge-trust intuition Be a good listener Be aware of signs including non-verbal signs and subtle clues Build rapport with people–“I’m concerned” Keep stigma in mind when approaching people Ask what do you “think” not what do you “feel” with older people It is a challenge to figure out how far on the continuum (Dr. Allen’s slide) the person is Realize that depression is not a choice and being different is not a deficiency. Gatekeepers are lifelines to connect people to resources and help Use of correct language is important Remember the person wants to end their pain–not usually their life Keep this discussion alive Support other Gatekeepers Be available
NEW INSIGHTS: The number of men affected-especially white business men The importance of family support–partner support (if positive and healthy) Genetic connection–founders effect Biggest opportunity for prevention is among the large number of lower risk (Dr. Allen’s bell curve slide) Majority committed suicide on first attempt The importance of loss of meaning of life It is natural for military vets to have traumatic issues Social networking is so important Treatment has many facets and can be complicated Reciprocity–giving back–can be very important in treatment Families can ask coroner for information Not much attention paid to statistics on number of attempts The founder effect is opposite for Hispanic men immigrants When support system weakens it adds to stresses and can tip the scale toward suicide Irritability can be a warning sign Depression does reoccur There are no salient/reliable predictors Perhaps there are some changing gender norms –allowing men to express themselves People can be fearful of those with depression Front range has a high risk for suicide Using the scale of 1-10 to determine suicide risk is a good idea
WHAT WE NEED/WANT TO DO: To be trained in QPR Learn more about other diverse populations–GLBTQI, minorities, etc Find other trainings on the subject–Link for Life through HOPE Coalition is a good choice Become more familiar about resources Eradicate the “shame” and stigma around depression and suicidal feelings We need transition places/programs to help when people come out of treatment centers Have parent survivor groups–they are helpful Need to know current techniques What is a safety plan Need social networking for people with mental illnesses Use term “risk reduction” instead of “prevention” Be certain to include spirituality as a form of treatment–use Faith leaders as resources–and get them trained! Keep discussion alive Support other Gatekeepers–need a formalized support network–need to continue self care Model being comfortable speaking about depression and suicide
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