Have you got a semi-colon tattoo? Who or what inspired it?

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Semicolons always bring hope, hope that the story isn’t over yet, hope to the ones who chose to fight instead of ending it all.

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Don’t be afraid to ask. Don’t be afraid to listen.

Your voice could save a life.

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Dear stranger reading this. I don't know you, I don't know your name, your face, or your story. But I know this — no matter how bad it feels right now, it will get better. The sun will rise again and there will be another day where you don't feel the way you do right now. The pain you're carrying in this moment is real, but so is the joy waiting for you on the other side of it. Making it through what you're feeling now will be worth every good moment ahead of you. Don't you give up on yourself. I believe in you. And even though I don't know who you are — I love you. You matter.

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Suicide is not selfish. Suicide is, normally, death caused by the illness of depression. It is the final symptom.

By @matthaig1

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Using a transgender youth's chosen name at work, at school, with friends, and at home reduces suicide attempts by 65%.

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It's a myth that talking about suicide gives somebody the idea. Research consistently shows that asking somebody about suicide, even several times a day, doesn't cause or increase suicidal thoughts.

By Stacey Freedenthal

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The article reports that brain imaging combined with artificial intelligence can distinguish young adults experiencing suicidal thoughts from healthy peers by examining how death-related concepts are represented in self-related brain regions. The approach uses fMRI patterns and machine learning to identify a neural signature linked to self-reference when processing death-related words. The findings suggest a measurable neurobiological basis for suicidal ideation, though current accuracy is not sufficient for clinical use.

This topic is of interest to psychology because it links cognitive processing of self and death to observable brain patterns, illustrating how mental states may manifest in neural representations and how advanced analytics can uncover these patterns.

Article Title: How “mindreading” AI detects hidden suicidal thoughts in the brains of young adults

Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/how-mindreading-ai-detects-hidden-suicidal-thoughts-in-the-brains-of-young-adults/

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Having a rough day? Place your hand on your heart. Feel that? That’s called purpose. You’re alive for a reason! Don’t give up!

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