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CONTACT Connects |
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July 2009 |
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¨ Recession May Be Increasing Suicide Rates, But We Won't Know For Years Data on suicide suggest that it is very difficult to correlate suicidality to the economic crisis (www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/02/recession-may-be-increasi_n_208534.html?view=print) ¨ Why do so many Michigan youths ponder suicide? Article about the high rate of suicide attempts amongst young people in Michigan and efforts to curb the suicide rate. (www.freep.com/article/20090623/NEWS06/906230369/1008/Why+is+Michigan+s+suicide+rate+so+high) ¨ Health Reform Legislation- Make your voice heard! Below you can find information on contacting your US Senator to in order to include mental health and suicide prevention in health care reform legislation. (capwiz.com/spanusa/issues/alert/?alertid=13562361&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id]) ¨ Alcohol a common factor in Suicides Article reiterating the importance of discouraging the use of alcohol (or drugs) in those that are suicidal (www.nytimes.com/2009/06/19/health/19suicide.html?_r=3&ref=health) ¨ Army reports suicide spike in May Data in May 2009 report that possible Army suicides have doubled from April 2009—a total of 16 cases in May and 82 in 2009. (www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/06/11/national/main5081441.shtml) ¨ CONTACT Pittsburgh on Comcast Local Edition Watch CONTACT Pittsburgh on Comcast Local Edition, a free forum for local nonprofits, broadcasted on CNN Headline News on Comcast Cable. The interview can also be viewed below. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZktYBzE05Tg) |
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What’s Going On? |
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Total # of calls 1,297 Total # of suicide calls 99 Total # of Student and Young Adult calls 127 Total # of info cards distributed 167 Total # of persons reached through outreach activities 151 |
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CONTACT Pittsburgh offers immediate emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention services through its volunteer hotline, outreach and educational programs |
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Town Hall Meeting On July 28, 4:00-6:00pm, come join leaders from across the region and state to discuss regional planning for suicide prevention and the annual AFSP Suicide Prevention Walk. There is no cost to attend and refreshments will be provided. To RSVP please contact Amanda at afsppgh@gmail.com or 412-766-0438. |
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training—Pittsburgh There is still time to register for an upcoming Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Course! Please click here for registration information |