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About Chris Harris
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Expertise
I can help with referral questions regarding suicide prevention and treatment as well as problems finding support, speaking with loved ones about suicide, and accessing needed services. I do not give advice regarding medications or endorse any particular service group or organization.

Experience
Out patient therapist, emergency room social worker, and drug and alcohol counselor

Education/Credentials
masters degree in social work, State social work license

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Chris Harris 
In Category  Suicide Prevention

SubjectDate Asked

help9/2/2008
  Q: I am in love with this girl named Jenna and she hates because of lies someone told her and I have ...
  A: Maybe her initial response was really an expression of her feelings because she is feeling a little ...
help8/29/2008
  Q: I am in love with this girl named Jenna and she hates because of lies someone told her and I have ...
  A: This is for Jenna: Have you talked with Jenna? Do you think she just needs a little time to cool ...
Best way to die8/25/2008
  Q: lately all I think about is death and dying, and I can't seem to stop. My parents are even sick of ...
  A: Monica, I am worried about you. Someone needs to listen to you and get you in contact with someone ...
Help me please!!!8/14/2008
  Q: I have been having A LOT of thoughts about suicide. Suicide is what i think about for most of the ...
  A: Ashley, I found your question in the question pool and thought I would try to help. Your symptoms ...
Yes...6/27/2008
  Q: should I die? My life is so horrible right now I can't handle this. My best friend just died, and ...
  A: Emily, I found your question in the pool and thought I would respond. First, I am sorry to hear ...
Don't know what to do...6/24/2008
  Q: First, PLEASE do not answer with 'all teenagers have suicidal feelings', 'stop feeling sorry for ...
  A: Sam, Your story is heartbreaking to hear and I am sorry these terrible things have happened to you. ...
Feeling suicidal6/16/2008
  Q: I recently moved to the U.S.A to participate in an exchange program for my university, I have been ...
  A: Don, I found your letter in the question pool so I thought I would drop you a note. It seems the ...
what should i do6/13/2008
  Q: my ex boyfriend of 6 years tried to commit suicide.he is now out of the hospital and back home ( the ...
  A: Mindy, I am not sure there is anything you can do. If you broke up, then continued contact with him ...
Feel useless5/23/2008
  Q: Well, i took some thoughts, ive been depressed, and i feel this is what life is 0-4, bliss, no ...
  A: Daniel, It sounds like you are a little depressed and somewhat apathetic about life in general. Do ...
Suicide Prevention5/8/2008
  Q: As an expert, do you believe that when a teacher or a part of the administration does not do his or ...
  A: Megan, It sounds like you did all the right things by going to the adults in charge for help. From ...
suicide4/21/2008
  Q: Chris my life is not the best I'm always getting yelled being told I will never amount to any ...
  A: Amber, I know this is difficult and scary. You need to make sure you are safe and that means ...
suicidal4/20/2008
  Q: So before I write anything I guess I need to say sorry for how long this may turn out to be. Okay ...
  A: Laura, First, the trauma you experienced as a child is affecting you now. You may not know it but it ...
suicidal4/19/2008
  Q: So before I write anything I guess I need to say sorry for how long this may turn out to be. Okay ...
  A: Laura, It's hard to know what the laws of your particular state are governing confidentiality for ...
Just venting4/9/2008
  Q: Frist let me apologize for the length of this and believe it or not it is only a partial of what's ...
  A: Cris, There is a nation al hotline 1-800-273-8255 and also your county has a mental health program ...
Why do I try to kill myself?4/5/2008
  Q: The first time I tried to kill myself was when I was 14, my home situation wasn't good but at moment ...
  A: Kit, I do not know what would cause you to feel like killing yourself. Obviously something it going ...
Need some help..3/28/2008
  Q: Hey my name's Bindi. I come from a nice family, have a nice boyfriend and I guess I have friends ...
  A: B, You sound like a wonderful person. You deserve to have some happiness in your life but it sounds ...
Self Harm and Depression3/24/2008
  Q: For about 6 months I've been cutting myself and feeling very depressed. When I told my mom she acted ...
  A: Clarisa, Sorry for the late response but this question was not directed at anyone in particular and ...
friend in need3/21/2008
  Q: this is my first time here. i'm a guy and i have this good friend of mine(who's a girl). she's ...
  A: Rusty, Sorry for the late response but i found this question in the pool and it was not directed at ...
Risk?3/19/2008
  Q: I'm fifteen. I dont think I'm so far as a suicide or even major self harm risk. However, I have ...
  A: Nay, Sorry for the late response but this question was in the pool and not directed toward me in ...
I don't want her to die3/9/2008
  Q: I've been with my g/f for 3 years and I found out out a week ago that she's been cutting herself. We ...
  A: Zach, Cutting usually indicates some kind of deep seeded pain or trauma, which the person is having ...
suicide3/9/2008
  Q: i have been suicidal all my life due to childhood bullying and problems with my family. im now 24 ...
  A: I think you hit on a good form of treatment. Journaling can be very helpful as a means of getting ...
cutting1/29/2008
  Q: HEY my name is Hannah and a lot of people say i am preppy and outgoing and fun,nice,loud(good way) ...
  A: Hannah, I sounds like you have a lot of stress in your life and you need some support. Your cutting ...
nasty suicidal brothers1/26/2008
  Q: Chris. I just got a seething, snarling call from my middle aged brother filled with 4-letter words ...
  A: C, It sounds like you are hoping for a relationship that will not work out. Your brother does not ...
please help me10/24/2007
  Q: ..um....i have a problem that i need help with. theres this girl. shes absoulutly beautiful, but she ...
  A: Jeremy, Cutting yourself is more than just a problem with being rejected by this girl. It is a ...
lifelong problems, depression10/10/2007
  Q: being 29, i just started to realize that i have depression, social anxiety, learning and overall ...
  A: RJ, There is hope! It sounds like you have a lot on your plate right now but finding a therapist ...
help10/2/2007
  Q: I'm a 18 year old male and for the last 2 years I've been unemployed, i have no friends,never a girl ...
  A: Lee, I am sorry this answer comes so late. It was not forwarded to my email. First, you sound very ...
i;m really depressed. should i kill myself9/15/2007
  Q: i have NO LIFE and i feel like whats the point of me being here. i never go outside have no friends, ...
  A: Keisha, I am sorry you have had such a rough time of it. It sounds like you are in a terrible place ...

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