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Promote Hope, Healing and Help to Prevent Suicide
Talking about suicide is one of the best ways to prevent it. But how we talk about it is critically important. -
Ben’s Story
I am learning how to tune out the lies that depression tries to make me believe. I am bigger than depression. I am better than depression. And yes, people would miss me if I were gone.
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MediaWatch: Reporting on Suicide
Leading experts, public health organizations, and influential journalists developed recommendations for Reporting on Suicide. However, many editors and reporters are unaware of them. -
It’s Not Okay
My mind is still a game of numbers and every day is a battle. It’s okay to lose some days. You can lose a battle and still win the war.
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Rock Bottom: The Lessons I Learned and the Promise I Made
I learned that in order for me to keep moving forward I have to use my experiences to help others. I need to share my story and let others know they are not alone.
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Suicide Rate Correlations You May Not Have Known About
90% of children and adolescents who die by suicide live with a mental health condition. But have you ever thought about other possible factors that could lead to suicide? -
Iceberg Essay: The Mysteries Below the Surface
The underside of my iceberg began to surface; the first ripples began briefly and horribly in eighth grade, when I began cutting myself.
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Why Mental Illness Stigma is Lethal
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people 25-34 years of age. It is the third leading cause of death for people 15-24 years old. That is far too significant a number for parents to ignore. -
Jack’s Story
We need to help others become aware of the causes of suicide and need to take all threats of self-harm seriously.
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Better Days
The adults in your life say that it’s just a phase all teenagers go through, but you know that it’s not a phase. It’s something that isn’t “normal.”