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CONTACT Connects |
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June 2009 |
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¨ Frequent Moves Increase Suicide Risk in Teens A recent study concludes that teens who move frequently are more likely to have attempted suicide than those who have never moved (www.nytimes.com/2009/06/02/health/02teens.html?hpw) ¨ AP poll: Many students stressed, some depressed An Associated Press and mtvU study showed that the majority of college students feel stressed and a high number of these at risk for depression (seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009245988_apuscollegepolldepression.html) ¨ Depressed Teens Have Big Trouble Getting Help Unfortunately, most teenagers with major depression never receive or seek treatment for it highlighting the need for mental health awareness and outreach (health.usnews.com/blogs/on-parenting/2009/05/13/depressed-teens-have-big-trouble-getting-help.html) ¨ Training Police To Handle Mental Illness Cases An article about training programs for police officers to handle cases involving the mentally ill (www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104350808) ¨ Generals Find Suicide a Frustrating Enemy Top military personnel are now meeting monthly to handle the increase in completed suicides amongst veterans and active officers (www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/22/AR2009052203556.html?hpid=topnews) ¨ Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military An NPR interview from an Army Major on his son’s suicide and reducing the military suicide rate (www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104008228) ) |
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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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What’s Going On? |
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Total # of calls 1261 Total # of suicide calls 91 Total # of Student and Young Adult calls 100 Total # of info cards distributed 1900 Total # of persons reached through outreach activities 1866 |
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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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SuicideTALK—Suicide Awareness Training SuicideTALK is a 3-hour workshop focused on exploring suicide awareness. Organized around the question, "Should we talk about suicide?" it provides a structure in which session members can safely explore some of the most challenging attitudinal issues about suicide, and encourages every member to find a part that they can play in preventing suicide. More information can be found here: www.livingworks.net/flash/suicidetalk.html If you are interested in scheduling a SuicideTALK workshop for your school, group or organization please contact James at 412.820.0100 or jdoyle@contactpgh.org |