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My cousin, Eric Steen, lost his life in the south tower on 9/11. It took months to find his remains. Please take to heart
“we will never forget“ because it could happen again if we don’t. RIP Eric💔
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Darien Forms Mental Health Task Force
Darien Forms Mental Health Task Force
patch.com
Establishing the task force is "the first step in addressing the crisis we are experiencing in Darien," First Selectman Monica McNally said.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Excellent article on perfectionism and mental health in young adults. A must read for parents.
College athlete mental health crisis: When perfectionism puts young people at risk
www.today.com
High achievers can have unique risks for suicide. Here's what to look for and expert-backed tips to build a healthy balance.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
An excellent article about a loss survivor and her challenges with prolong grief.
She writes: "There is no “normаl” wаy to grieve, аnd grief is something you leаrn to live with rаther thаn overcome. I’m still not over Richаrd’s deаth, but since seeking help, I’ve been аble to аccept it. It cаn only be а good thing to hаve lаnguаge thаt recognizes how much grief аffects us аnd cаn help to increаse аttention аnd investment in support services."
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I was on a train back to London in the summer of 2008 when I received a call that changed everything. My boyfriend Richard, I was informed, was in the0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Great article for educators and parents alike.
Preventing Suicide Among Young Children: 5 Takeaways for Educators
www.edweek.org
It's a myth that young children are incapable of having suicidal thoughts, said experts at an online forum on mental health in schools.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Excellent article about speaking about mental health with your kids at home
How to start a conversation about mental health at home
spectrumlocalnews.com
Experts say kids are struggling more with mental health.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
One of the best articles I've see on what families can do when their young adults are challenged with mental health struggles.
Family Members Can Play a Role in Suicide Prevention
www.psychologytoday.com
Adults 25–34 years of age have increased risk of taking their own lives.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Great Article "What Employers Need to Know About Suicide Prevention"
by Kayla Follmer and Matt C. Howard
What Employers Need to Know About Suicide Prevention
hbr.org
Research on common predictors, effective interventions, and strategies to support employees if a colleague dies by suicide.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We learn so much from those with lived experience as this article states and we still don't have the access to mental health services suicide prevention and treatment. I was at the event pictured in 2019.
Survey of Americans Who Attempted Suicide Finds Many Aren’t Getting Care
www.nytimes.com
The number of people who try suicide has risen steadily in the U.S. But despite gains in health coverage, nearly half are not getting mental health treatment.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Great research. Worth a read.
today.uconn.edu
'We call this an upstream suicide prevention – by focusing on parenting and children’s coping upstream, early in their development, then later in their life the suicide risk is reduced'0 CommentsComment on Facebook
QPR Train the Trainer scheduled for 1/12/22. Link to register below
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Farm stress, suicide prevention discussed at Farm Bureau workshop
Farm stress, suicide prevention discussed at Farm Bureau workshop
augustafreepress.com
Financial, physical, familial and emotional stressors can contribute to a higher risk of suicide among farming and rural communities.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Interesting read!
www.washingtonpost.com
Last spring, on March 17, Canada passed a law establishing an expert panel to study the extension of euthanasia to people who seek it solely to relieve what they say is intolerable suffering due to me...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Yale Study Shows Social Support Is Key To Suicide Prevention For Veterans
Yale Study Shows Social Support Is Key To Suicide Prevention For Veterans
www.nbcconnecticut.com
The veteran suicide rate is nearly double that of the general population, according to the lead researchers in a new study out of Yale. They say that is one reason why they have spent a decade looking...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
