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CONTACT Connects |
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April 2009 |
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¨ Iowa senator's flippancy about suicide is unacceptable CONTACT Pittsburgh’s editorial response to Senator Grassley’s comment that AIG executives should die by suicide was published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette...the editorial has also attracted some interesting discussion ¨ Rise in 'suicide by cop' making impact here Article discussing 2009 police standoffs resulting in suspect death in the Pittsburgh area. Also included is the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training currently offered by CONTACT (www.post-gazette.com/pg/09074/955796-53.stm) ¨ Couple blames bullying, school for teen's suicide An Ohio school district is being sued by a couple who’s son completed suicide citing undisciplined bullying and harassing by other students (blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2009/04/couple-blames-bullying-school-for-teens-suicide.html) ¨ WPA: Chronic Sleep Problems May Increase Suicide Risk A recent study suggests that having two or more sleep problems more than doubles the risk of a suicide attempt ¨ Tech psychologist to head study aimed at curbing veterans' suicides The US Department of Defense is now contracting with Texas Tech to complete a three-year study designed to reduce the risk of suicide amongst veterans (lubbockonline.com/stories/040309/)_425377766.shtml) |
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This publication is designed to offer of-interest news articles related to suicide and prevention/education efforts. Statistical information and an update on the work of CONTACT Pittsburgh and partners are also included. To unsubscribe please e-mail jdoyle@contactpgh.org |
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CONTACT Pittsburgh offers immediate emotional support and crisis intervention services through its volunteer hotline, outreach and educational programs |
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What’s Going On? |
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Total # of calls 1133 Total # of suicide calls 77 Total # of Student and Young Adult calls 90 Total # of info cards distributed 610 Total # of persons reached through outreach activities 663 |
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention—Pittsburgh Chapter hosting a Party for Prevention On Friday May 8 from 7-9pm come out to Town Tavern in the South Side for a Party for Prevention of suicide. For $30 attendees get unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks and appetizers with 50% of the proceeds going to the AFSP Pittsburgh Chapter. Attendees also have a chance to win a $300 Town Tavern Gift Certificate! For more information or to RSVP, please contact Amanda at afsppgh@gmail.com. |