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¨ Why the holiday suicide myth persists Article discussing the perpetuated myth of increased suicide rates during the holiday season. (www.usatoday.com/news/health/painter/2009-11-30-blline30_ST_N.htm) ¨ S. Oregon county sees spike in teen suicides Jackson County, Oregon has recently witnessed a disturbing trend of increased suicides amongst young people. (www.argusobserver.com/articles/2009/11/21/news/doc4b08cbd4e4952975574961.txt) ¨ Vital for nations to exchange info on suicide prevention - expert Internationally the suicide rate has also been increasing and a New Zealand news source cites the importance of intergovernmental cooperation in suicide prevention. ¨ Family Seeks Honors for Soldiers Who Committed Suicide The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the longstanding White House policy to not send a presidential condolence letter to families of soldiers who complete suicide. (online.wsj.com/article/SB125911318179763359.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLETopStories) |
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Total # of calls 1,129 Total # of suicide calls 113 Total # of Student and Young Adult calls 98 Total # of info cards distributed 1,187 Total # of persons reached through outreach activities 1,030 |
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