Melanie Ross is the first to admit her marriage separation was painful. She and her ex-husband Darren endured a very difficult divorce for the following six years, sharing care of their two young boys. At the time of their separation, the court appointed family psychologist to assess the children. That psychologist recommended the children should…
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My twin died by suicide. I’ve been too ashamed to talk about it – until now.
I haven’t been able to talk about my brother because of my guilt and shame in not being able to help him. But I want to find ways to help others. I don’t talk about Steve anymore. He’s become my secret. The one I’m too ashamed to share. Steve and I were uncommonly close, that…
Former addict Chris tells how he turned his life around and now helps others
To mark Suicide Prevention Day a Thurrock resident has told his story about how he has overcome his struggle and become an inspiration in the borough community ODAY (Thursday, 8 September) is Suicide Prevention Day and to mark it a Thurrock resident has told his story – about how he managed to triumph over adversity and,…
Stopping the stigma: After losing a loved one to suicide, Powell resident aims to help those suffering from mental illness
POWELL— The family of Thomas “TG” Howard wanted to make sure they didn’t hide his mental illness and depression, listing it as his cause of death in his obituaries. It was important to find a positive in the unthinkably hard reality of how he died. Howard took his own life Christmas day, 2015. The popular…
Kauai suicide prevention nonprofit to create ag training site, youth center
A Kauai nonprofit for youth suicide prevention, Kukulu Kumuhana O Anahola, is working with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to turn a rundown, 10-acre piece of land in Anahola into a youth center and agricultural garden training site. READ MORE: Kauai suicide prevention nonprofit to create ag training site, youth center
What Employers Need to Know About Suicide Prevention
Research on common predictors, effective interventions, and strategies to support employees if a colleague dies by suicide. Between 1999 and 2018, the rate of suicide deaths in the United States increased by 35%. Each year, approximately 47,000 Americans die by suicide, which equates to approximately 130 deaths each day. The majority of suicide deaths occur among working age individuals,…