suicide

Sep 2016 10

Teen Suicide Prevention

2016 Articles, Mental Health

by Noah Whitaker

Teen suicide. These two words strike fear into the hearts of most parents. Due to this fear, the topic is frequently treated like a boogieman, and people believe that if they don’t talk about it, will not happen. The sad truth is that reality is the exact opposite. Silence leads to lost lives. In order to combat this issue we must confront it, become educated, expand, and strengthen programs to prevent, intervene, treat, and unfortunately, respond in the aftermath of suicide (postvention).

Sep 2016 3

Suicide Prevention Task Force

2016 Articles, Mental Health

by Noah Whitaker

National Suicide Prevention Week is September 5-11, 2016. This is a time set aside to raise awareness of an issue that impacts the lives of far too many people. It is a time to increase awareness, education, and activities relating to suicide prevention. It is an opportunity for an article such as this.

May 2016 21

If You Feel Too Much By Jamie Tworkowksi: Review/Giveaway

2016 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mental Health

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Jamie Tworkowksi is the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms--a non-profit dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery.

Oct 2014 29

Gidion’s Knot Presented by The New Ensemble

2014 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Gidion's Knot opened in Fresno this past weekend, presented by The New Ensemble, and it definitely fits with their goal to provide shows that make you think. I knew going in that I was going to enjoy my night at the theatre because I always enjoy a TNE show.

Sep 2012 8

To Write Love On Her Arms

2012 Articles, Ashley Brandon, Mental Health, Teens

by Ashley Brandon

Suicide. Scary word, right? Every year over 36,000 people take their own lives. Every 15 minutes someone commits suicide in the United States alone. That’s a little over one hundred people a day and that does not include failed attempts.

Sep 2012 8

The Sad Little Secret: Mental Illness

2012 Articles, Mental Health, Muffy Walker

by Muffy Walker

As we approach National Suicide Prevention Week September 9-15, and World Suicide Prevention Day September 10, we wanted to share some articles dealing with the issue of suicide and mental health. So we share with you this article by Muffy Walker of the International BiPolar Foundation about stigma of mental illness & how suicide touched her life, and an interview with To Write Love On Her Arms. Learn more about what you can do to make a difference during National Suicide Prevention Week and beyond, check out this website & the website for World Suicide Prevention Day.

Nov 2011 12

SUICIDE– Symptoms and Strategies for Recovery

2011 Articles, Helping Hands, Mental Health

by Emily Durbin
& Sherry Walling

Many of us experience periods of sadness, apathy and anxiety. In fact, many people have passing thoughts of causing harm to ourselves. Suicidal thoughts are not unusual, but they can become dangerous if they are persistent and pervasive. Although, it can be a difficult topic to discuss, candid conversations about suicidal thoughts can be lifesaving.

Jun 2011 25

The Trevor Project

2011 Articles, Helping Hands, Mental Health, Teens

by Justin Kamimoto

There is a one of a kind national organization that combines many volunteers and endless hours of training to provide youth with resources of ending suicide of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and question (LGBTQ) youth community. This great organization, The Trevor Project, was founded by three individuals 13 years ago who did not intentionally set out to become the first and only nationwide, 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ youth.

Jan 2011 8

What Is G.S.A.?

2011 Articles, Reedley News, Teens

by Justin Kamimoto

What is G.S.A? Girl Scouts of America? No wait. it’s Granny Smith Apple! Of course not! It’s a Gay Straight Alliance. Read on to learn more...
A Gay Straight Alliance is a LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) and straight ally-friendly, student-run club mainly in high school, but also on some middle school campuses.