Suicide prevention

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Suicide prevention is the responsibility of all Airmen and Guardians. Not only is suicide a major public and mental health issue, but members ofRead More →

MP Kerry McCarthy hosted a roundtable on May 18 at the Speaker’s House of the Houses of Parliament – Suicide Prevention: Breaking the Silence. She was accompanied by Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris of the band Joy Division/New Order and the suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). FollowingRead More →

Joy Division’s Bernard Sumner calls for changes to patient confidentiality rules to allow families to care for those with mental health issues and slams waiting lists for treatment on anniversary of ex’s suicide -mate Ian Curtis Iconic Joy Division singer Ian Curtis killed himself 42 years ago today Sumner slammedRead More →

In March, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced the creation of an Independent Suicide Prevention and Response Review Board to address suicides in the U.S. military. Today, the department announced that Dr. Gayle Iwamasa from the Department of Veterans Affairs will lead the committee. Read More →

A mental health expert who serves at the Department of Veterans Affairs will lead a nine-person team to investigate military suicides, the Pentagon announced Tuesday. Why is this important: Dr. Gayle Iwamasa and a team including experts in substance abuse, sexual assault and other fields will take a “public healthRead More →

DuBOIS – A movie event held at Penn State DuBois on May 5 hosted about 50 community members to learn about suicide prevention and awareness. “Mon Ascension” is a documentary that follows the journey of Emma Benoit, who was 16 when a suicide attempt left her paralyzed. She now campaignsRead More →

A large forestry company is partnering with a non-profit organization to help reduce mental health and suicide risks for wildland firefighters. PORTLAND, Ore. — A large Pacific Northwest logging company is partnering with a nonprofit that helps with the mental health and suicide risk of firefighters. With financial assistance fromRead More →

REGINA – Saskatchewan has cut funding for suicide prevention a year after passing legislation to meet the challenge and despite a cabinet minister saying mental health is a government priority. The Saskatchewan Party government has allocated $1 million this year to its Pillars For Life plan. Data provided by theRead More →

DESTINY — Army veteran Geoff Speyrer is preparing for another shot at his annual fundraising physical challenge, SET 22. SET is an acronym for Strength, Endurance and Training while 22 is a reference to veteran suicides. Speyrer, who lives in Destin, started the SET 22 challenge in May 2020, bothRead More →

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Suicide is a problem across America, and Tennessee falls into a troubling category. According to the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, Tennessee ranks in the top 20 states for reported suicides. A recent interview between ABC’s Diane Sawyer and Ashley Judd opened up more about country musicRead More →

Governor awards Order of the Silver Crescent to Bradley Quarles Published on: May 12, 2022; Updated on: May 12, 2022By Mollie Roe and Emily Miles During his sophomore year, nursing student Bradley Quarles lost a family member to suicide. This experience, combined with the medical knowledge he gained during hisRead More →

By outward appearances, Stav Reuven had it all: a loving family in Sunnyvale, a letter of acceptance to UC Davis, and a sensitive soul that expressed itself in art. But Stav’s family knew better. “Since the age of 12,” said Michal Reuven, Stav’s mother, “she suffered from depression. Everything affectedRead More →

James Madison softball player Lauren Bernett recently died of an apparent suicide. Dallastown High’s Tessa Thompson and Bernett were teammates for the Pennsylvania Fastpitch team. After Bernett’s death, Thompson decided to join the battle to raise awareness about suicide prevention. The entire Dallastonwn team of Thompson also joined the campaign.Read More →

In 730 days of command, this was the longest day. People sometimes missed morning work roll call, but this was different. For much of the previous year he had suffered from deep depression and crippling anxiety, and we had worked diligently to get him the help he needed. Then oneRead More →

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently announced two mental health initiatives in the state. NCDHHS recently received $3.3 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration to expand support for people in mental health crisis. Funding will help North Carolina move the Suicide Prevention LifelineRead More →

Sydney holds the hot air balloon station at the Festival of Hope, hosted by JR’s Hunt For Life (Gregory Hirst, Oil City) If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) CASPER, Wyo. – We may never know whatRead More →

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — Fans and athletes packed the Tate Recreation Center in Riviera Beach for the first-ever Boxing for a Cause event on Saturday, focusing on mental illness and suicide prevention. “Boxing is a way out for the kids fighting here, you know, because it’s the toughest fight,” saidRead More →

It is becoming increasingly evident that suicides and suicidal thoughts, particularly among students, are a significant concern within our community. We have seen as many Johnson County students die by suicide in the past two years as in the previous six years combined, and many more reported having had suicidalRead More →

US Army Alaska Commander Major General Brian Eifler (US Army) The commander of the US Army in Alaska said his top priority was to reduce the rising rate of suicide among soldiers stationed in the state. This is after the number fell from eight suicides in 2019 and seven inRead More →

Since May 11-13, 2022nearly 500 clinicians, researchers, project managers, mental health workers, Canadian Armed Forces, first responders and interested citizens — including people affected by suicide from across Canada — will come to the Université du Québec campus in Montreal (UQAM) to attend the 2022 “Together for Life” National ConferenceRead More →

Prince William said he was even more committed to men’s mental health and suicide prevention. The Duke of Cambridge, 39, renewed his support for the James’ Place charity – which provides support for men struggling with suicidal thoughts – on Tuesday as they opened the organisation’s new center in London.Read More →

If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these feelings, contact 211. if someone is feeling anxious and overwhelmed and just wants to talk,” adds L’Herrou. Professional care and resilience building can help people gain the tools to overcome trauma and difficult times. Increasing awareness of available mentalRead More →

The Tennessee Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) hosted the annual Out of Darkness campus walk at Centennial High School on Saturday, with the goal of remembering those lost and affected by suicide and to provide resources to those struggling in their lives. The event saw aroundRead More →

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) held a press conference Tuesday to introduce a campaign called Life Side Ohio. “We all come to the table today to focus on working together to make sure we put all differences aside and instead focus on a common goalRead More →

The 10th IASP Asia-Pacific Conference kicked off today in Gold Coast, Australia, providing a key regional forum on suicide prevention in the APAC region. WASHINGTON DC, DC, USA, May 3, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The 10th International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) Asia-Pacific Conference kicked off today on Australia’s Gold Coast,Read More →

There is renewed interest in depression and mental health following the death of Naomi Judd. “I myself am a survivor of loss. So I lost two family members to suicide and I can tell you the message is really important right now,” said Hegira Health Clinical Director Melissa Tolstyka. HegiraRead More →

April 29 – CHEYENNE – Taco John’s announced Thursday that it will partner with Jonah Bank of Wyoming and the Grace for 2 Brothers Foundation to raise funds for local suicide prevention efforts during the month of May. From May 1-31, participating Taco John’s and Jonah Bank locations will beRead More →

VA will provide funding to community groups across the United States ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – The Veterans Administration is set to donate millions of dollars to suicide prevention programs across the country. Marine and Fairport Resident Joe Chenelly is the National Executive Director of “AMVETS”. In Washington, DC, he andRead More →

New Lenox VFW Post 9545 Hosts Suicide Prevention Training (New Lenox, IL) – On 04/27/2022 at Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, New Lenox, Hines Veterans Case social workers held a suicide prevention training “TO SAFEGUARD”. Amy Kaczmarczyk, LCSW Suicide Prevention Coordinator and Kristy Bassett, LCSW Community Engagement and PartnershipsRead More →

defense department The Secretary of Defense should ensure that the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, in conjunction with the Office of Defense Suicide Prevention, establishes a process to assess suicide risk factors and related challenges associated with OCONUS facilities that may be considered remote and make anyRead More →

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) — The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs hosted a summit at the La Crosse Center on Wednesday to educate veterans and their families on a handful of topics, including suicide prevention and awareness. “Combating Veteran Suicide” is a statewide forum and La Crosse is the secondRead More →

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Edited Press Release) – The Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) has launched the End Family Fire Missouri Campaign, a two-year campaign to raise awareness of the risks of unsecured firearms in the home regarding the suicide by firearm. Although many people immediately think of homicides or mass shootingsRead More →

On July 16, 2022, 9-8-8 will become the three-digit national dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, replacing the current phone number 1-800-273-TALK (8255). RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today that it has received $3.3 million to expand support forRead More →

Scotland’s National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) is launching a youth advisory group – supported by the University of Stirling – to inform and improve policy from the perspective of those with lived experience. Established by the Scottish Government and COSLA, the NSPLG brings together people with lived experience ofRead More →

Tangi’s teen suicide prevention training program was named one of the top 200 finalists for the State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant program. This year, 100 winning causes will be chosen, giving the program a chance to win a $25,000 grant, said Michelle Gallo, executive director of Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa.Read More →

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Today, the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) announces the launch of End Family Fire Missouri, a two-year campaign in partnership with the Ad Council and Brady designed to raise awareness of the risks of firearms not safe at home in relation to suicide by firearm. AlthoughRead More →

Iowa City West senior Abbey Schley started the I’m Glad You Stayed program, a non-profit suicide prevention organization, after losing her friend to suicide a year ago. Nikki Pinter, Dottie Schley and Abbey Schley pose for a portrait at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 19,Read More →

Suicide prevention training is being offered in Perry County later this month after suicide deaths in the county jumped 275% last year, according to county mental health offices. “We wanted to expand QPR training to Perry County,” said Brian Wilson, senior program manager of social services for the Cumberland-Perry OfficesRead More →

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WHSV) – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau of Behavioral Health (BBH) has won a $561,131 award from the Federal Services Administration addiction and mental health to prepare for the transition of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a new three-digit number (988)Read More →

The Department of Veterans Affairs has open applications for a new grant program that will allow the agency to provide funds for community-based suicide prevention efforts. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has open applications for a new grant program that will allow the agency to provideRead More →

April 21, 2022 6:23 p.m. Post : April 21, 2022 6:23 p.m. Update: April 21, 2022 9:43 p.m. SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – The Heroes Silkies 5K Walk for Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness returns to Spokane Valley. Heroes Homestead started this event in 2019 to honor, help and provide resourcesRead More →

BROOKVILLE — Clinton Baker, along with her dog Luna, camped near the United Methodist Evangelical Church lodge over the weekend as part of their trek across the country to raise awareness and prevent suicide. Baker has walked, without the aid of amusement rides except in emergencies, across the country toRead More →

MANCHESTER — On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan hosted a panel discussion on youth suicide prevention with students, educators, and mental health and suicide prevention advocates from Granite State at the Manchester School of Technology . She explained how her bipartisan STANDUP law, which is nowRead More →

Not intended for replacing the current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255), “9-8-8” is an additional resource for people in emotional or suicidal crisis. “I never really knew anything about suicide, it just wasn’t in my vocabulary,” said Connecticut 988 Coalition member Ann Irr Dagle. Dagle found this job in 2014,Read More →

By: Suzie Glassman/Newsbreak Denver (Castle Rock, CO) The Douglas County School District hosted a community night earlier this month to provide insight into the Sources of strength suicide prevention program in many district schools. Dr. Kelli Smith, director of counselling, school-based interventions and nursing services at DCSD, said she wasRead More →

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — Suicide remains the leading cause of death in the Air Force. In 70% of total forced suicides, personal firearms were the means most often used. To curb this trend, the Department of the Air Force initiated a time-based approach to suicide prevention.Read More →

DICKINSON — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 45,979 Americans committed suicide in 2020. The CDC estimates that 3.2 million people in the United States made a suicide plan that year, while 1.2 million have tried it. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) works to reduceRead More →

Around a quarter of LGBTQI people in NSW have had suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives. And, 57% of LGBTQI people experienced high or very high levels of distress, compared to 13% in the general population. In a first for the state, the NSW government has launched aRead More →

Mail news service Jamshedpur, April 17: Special training was given to volunteers of Jeevan, a social organization dedicated to the mental well-being of people, especially on suicide prevention. The program took place in the auditorium of the ADL Sunshine School in Kadma. Renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Deepak Kumar Giri who wasRead More →

The annual Darkness Into Light fundraising event is a lifeline for PIPS Suicide and Prevention Charity and the people who depend on it, said the charity’s executive director, Renee Quinn. Residents of all counties in Northern Ireland are encouraged to sign up to take part in one of 16 organizedRead More →

After his son took his own life in 2019, Joe Kenney promised at his funeral that he would do everything he could to prevent others from taking the same fateful step. He did it. “We’ve had so many testimonies from people saying the only reason I’m alive is because ofRead More →

GENESEO – The Livingston County Suicide Prevention Task Force and partners will present a program on Operation SAVE at 10:30 a.m. April 21 at the Wadsworth Library, 24 Center Street. Operation SAVE is a Veterans Administration-specific suicide prevention program. The presentation, “An Introduction to Suicide Prevention,” will include an overviewRead More →

WASHINGTON– Every suicide death is a disturbing tragedy, and the Department of Defense is taking a comprehensive public health approach to saving lives through widespread education and evidence-based prevention practices in the face of one of the health crises. most vexatious public statements in the military – andRead More →

BOSTON — A tidal wave of behavioral health issues among young people during the pandemic has prompted Congress to reinvigorate suicide prevention programs targeting teens. A bipartisan proposal co-sponsored by U.S. Representative Lori Trahan, D-Westford, would reauthorize programs established under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, which support community-based suicideRead More →

Editor’s Note Trigger Warning: This article discusses suicide issues. It has been six years since Madison Losell began raising awareness about suicide prevention. Each year, Losell diligently plans the Suicide Prevention Walk, which begins at the South Williamsport Park Complex and then continues on the River Walk. Losell is alsoRead More →

Every suicide death is a disturbing tragedy, and the Department of Defense is taking a comprehensive public health approach to saving lives through widespread education and evidence-based prevention practices in the face of one of the health crises. most vexatious public statements in the military – and the country. .Read More →

A suicide awareness and prevention seminar is coming this month to the Bayonne Library. Post 19 of the American Legion and the Free Public Library of Bayonne announced that they would be sponsoring the presentation on Thursday, April 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the gallery on the secondRead More →

WASHINGTON DC – Much like calling 911 in an emergency, there will be a nationwide rollout of calling or texting 988 to bolster suicide prevention and mental health crisis services (beginning July 16). July). Suicide prevention is a critical need. As of 2008, suicide is the tenth leading cause ofRead More →

In the past year, 13% of University of Arizona students have considered suicide and 1% have attempted it, according to a 2021 survey. Nationally, suicide is the second leading cause of death among young adults. But in most cases, experts believe it is preventable. That’s why UA has rolled outRead More →

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – The Dubuque Community School District has formed a suicide prevention coalition to review the district’s current policies regarding students with depression and suicidal thoughts. District officials say they are doing so after hearing from school counselors about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student mentalRead More →

JThe Korean television industry makes supernatural-themed dramas better than most, using the country’s history to find new interpretations of the genre. tomorrowNetflix’s new arrival with SF9’s Rowoon, seems to be its new ace, offering a unique spin on the idea of ​​the afterlife and how our souls slip from oneRead More →

Jonson Kuhn |.North Forty News Drag for Life (Talking about suicide doesn’t have to be drag, but it can be a drag show) was a free event held on Sunday, April 3 at Avogadro’s number in Fort Collins. It featured performers Krisa Conna, Derri Air, Opehlia Peaches and the legendaryRead More →

A LOCAL suicide prevention group is seeking charity partners to hire five full-time counselors. Dairy Farm-based West Wellbeing hosted a breakfast at Urban Fire on Friday, where local businesses heard about their vision for an expanded mental health service. The charity hopes to raise £150,000 to help prevent suicides inRead More →

GREAT FALLS — Suicide and mental health may not be easy topics to talk about, but they are becoming increasingly relevant. And as we wrap up Anti-Violence Week, organizations have invited community members to speak out on this issue in what they say has become more important than ever. NoMoreRead More →

This week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a state invoice Senator Danny BurgessR-Zephyrhills and state Representative Ben Diamond, D-St. Petersburg, to “establish a pilot program directing the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs to provide every county and city veterans service officer with specialized training and certification in veteran suicide prevention” inRead More →

The Overwatch Project, a national suicide prevention training organization, will host an event from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 at the University Center Theater at the University of Montana. KGVO News spoke with Director of Strategic Communications Dave Kuntz about the Overwatch project. “Next week, theRead More →

Department of Defense officials testified today before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee about the department’s suicide prevention measures. Karin A. Orvis, director of the DOD’s Office of Defense Suicide Prevention, was one of many witnesses at a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on personnel. “I am deeply discouraged by theRead More →

For many people, the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic has made them eager to join friends and family once vaccinated. Others, however, felt apprehensive when attempting to return to socializing, said Laura Lewis, associate director of the Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program (OSUSPP). She hopes the Out of theRead More →

Date published: April 5, 2022 Type of support: Press release Public: General public More than $260 million will be invested in mental health and suicide prevention support and services in Queensland over the next five years, following the signing of a landmark bilateral agreement between Commonwealth governments and from Queensland.Read More →

Nunavut Senator Dennis Patterson calls for more action on suicide prevention and less emphasis on education. “We cannot begin to heal unless concrete actions are taken,” he said in an interview Monday. Patterson originally made the call to action in a speech in the Senate on March 31, in responseRead More →

At a candlelight vigil on Saturday evening, mental health advocacy group Elis for Rachael came together to share their own experiences with mental health issues and their commitment to the cause of suicide prevention. Lucy Hodgman and Keenan Miller April 04, 2022 at 1:55 a.m. Staff journalists Courtesy of LilyRead More →

On Saturday, students and local residents gathered to walk about two miles around the University of Georgia campus to raise awareness about suicide prevention. Gabby Wood, a junior double major in psychology and social work, was the organizer of the event called Out of Darkness Campus Walk. Wood, who isRead More →

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With mental health issues on the rise nationwide, Missouri lawmakers are weighing bills that would provide pharmacists and teachers with more training to recognize the signs of suicide. A bill sponsored by Rep. Adam Schwadron, R-St. Charles, heard at the House Health and Mental Health PolicyRead More →

According to National Bureau of Criminal Records (NCRB)India recorded more than 1.53 lakh suicides, or about 418 daily suicides in 2020. This equates to a suicide death rate (per lakh population) of 11.3 in 2020, compared to 10.4 in 2019 This is the highest number of suicides in the country.Read More →

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When Amaii Collins was in high school, she didn’t feel well. She didn’t know what was wrong, or how to approach the subject. “I didn’t know what it was like to be happy in my own skin,” she said. “Or walk into a building and not feelRead More →

BOSTON — A tidal wave of behavioral health issues among young people during the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted Congress to reinvigorate suicide prevention programs targeting teens. A bipartisan proposal co-sponsored by U.S. Representative Lori Trahan, D-Westford, would reauthorize programs established under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, which support community-basedRead More →

ICE this week automatically installed a suicide prevention app on employees’ government-issued smartphones, staffers told The Washington Times, calling it a grim sign of declining morale at the immigration agency. The app asks a series of questions designed to spot mental health issues and stimulate awareness. In an email toRead More →

Florida American Legion Department District 13 Commander Bud Boyer said the state was the root of veteran suicides for the past three years. “Here in Florida, you can talk to anybody at a post, and they’ll know somebody who (died by) suicide,” Boyer said. “Those who need help, we haveRead More →

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is moving to its own three-digit number this summer. When that happens, behavioral health officials across the country expect a surge in callers. In central California, the Kings View Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline is gearing up to ensure people inRead More →

With mental health issues on the rise across the country, Missouri lawmakers are weighing bills that would provide pharmacists and teachers with additional training to recognize the signs of suicide. A bill sponsored by Rep. Adam Schwadron, R-St. Charles, heard at the House Health and Mental Health Policy Committee onRead More →

With mental health issues on the rise nationwide, Missouri lawmakers are weighing bills that would provide pharmacists and teachers with additional training to recognize the signs of suicide. A bill sponsored by Rep. Adam Schwadron, R-St. Charles, heard at the House Health and Mental Health Policy Committee on Monday, wouldRead More →

The next training begins on May 12. Information provided by the Central Coast Family Services Agency Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast has announced that it is recruiting new volunteers for its Suicide Crisis hotline. According to a press release, Suicide Prevention Service is a program of the CentralRead More →

This event is close to the heart of Deputy Fire Chief Randy Paige, whose son Colten committed suicide at the age of 19. The walk was named in his memory. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A local family who lost their son to suicide continues to do their part to helpRead More →

After the 2021 mass shooting at a Colorado supermarket, Tony Coder was in communication with a northeast Ohio resident unable to get help from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. He told Coder that he was considering shooting up a grocery store and that by killing himself first, he would saveRead More →

The City of Columbia is moving to the next phase of parking lot safety improvements at Fifth and Walnut Streets after more than half a dozen suicides of the structure since it opened in 2011. The Columbia City Council has authorized the city to solicit bids to place metal screenRead More →

Date published: March 24, 2022 Type of support: Press release Public: General public The Morrison Government is extending the National Suicide Prevention Research Fund with an additional $4 million over two years, as part of our commitment to increasing cutting-edge Australian research into suicide prevention and treatment. In 2020, aRead More →

Memphis— At its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, the University of Memphis Board of Trustees announced the creation of the Rudd Institute for Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention as a thank you to UofM President David Rudd. Helping and supporting veterans has been a top priority for Rudd, a veteran himself,Read More →

Despite more than a decade of efforts to prevent suicides among the military, the numbers continue to rise, including a 16% jump in 2020. To get a better sense of the scale of the problem, Congress mandated an independent review commission in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2022, andRead More →

CUMMING, GA – On September 4, 2018, Ali Norris’ life was changed forever after his older brother, Stephen, died by suicide. “Stephen was the kind of brother every sister dreams of having,” Ali told Patch. “Patient, caring, supportive, protective and incredibly fun to be around. He was the smartest personRead More →

A new on-campus research center will be named in honor of outgoing University of Memphis President Dr. David Rudd. The Rudd Institute for Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention will focus on Rudd’s own area of ​​psychology: suicide prevention research, particularly for military veterans. The appointment was officially announced by theRead More →

I am trans. This year, I’ll be 30, and my teenage self would be beyond amazed — not just the joys that fill my life, but the fact that I’m alive. I’m part of the last generation that didn’t quite have the language for the feelings that flooded us whenRead More →

LINCOLN — An upcoming online training by Nebraska Extension will teach participants how to recognize and respond to potential signs of crisis and suicidal behavior. Life can be stressful at the best of times. For Nebraskans, the past few years have been particularly difficult. Recent disasters and the pandemic haveRead More →

A charity in Wirral organized the first conference dedicated to suicide prevention in the region. The event, set up by the suicide prevention, intervention and postvention charity, The Martin Gallier Project (MGP), will take place next Friday (March 25) between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. It has been designed toRead More →

By Lazarus Nance Letcher I am trans. This year, I’ll be 30, and my teenage self would be beyond amazed — not just the joys that fill my life, but the fact that I’m alive. I’m part of the last generation that didn’t quite have the language for the feelingsRead More →

March is National Social Worker Month and Mental Health Awareness Month follows closely in May. As a future social worker, I want to draw attention to school suicide prevention. Suicide can be a risk for all people, regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. Suicidal ideation occurs when a person contemplates,Read More →

Dozens of backpacks, personal stories to share at Curran Plaza Uyen Pham The Send Silence Packing exhibit, seen here from 2020, featured backpacks donated from college students who died by suicide in an effort to encourage hope and resource awareness. Photo by Uyen Pham/City Times San Diego City College willRead More →