Tag: suicide
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Mercer County Prosecutor: Princeton University student’s death ruled a suicide
The death of a Princeton University junior whose body was found behind the Princeton University tennis courts in October has been ruled a suicide, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. The cause of death of the student was determined to be “toxicity” caused by a combination of bupropion, escitalopram and hydroxyzine found in her…
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State funds support new national 9-8-8 mental crisis hotline in hopes to lift ‘dark clouds’
With state funds to support the launch of the new national mental crisis hotline 9-8-8, New Jersey legislators hope to lift “dark clouds” plaguing those suffering from mental health issues. “The launch [of the mental crisis hotline] is only the beginning,” Wendy Sefcik said. “[This is] revamping a very broken mental health system that fails…
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Live webinar to discuss COVID-19, youths of color, suicide risk
The Mercer County Division of Mental Health, in partnership with the NJ State Disaster and Terrorism Branch, NJ Hope and Healing, and the State Traumatic Loss Coalition, will present “COVID-19, Youth of Color, and Suicide Risk Indicators” at 10 a.m. Oct. 28 as a live webinar. This 90-minute presentation will address the impact of systemic…
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Area gyms’ marathon row brings awareness to veteran mental health and suicide
METUCHEN – Area gyms came together to tackle 26.2 miles – 42,195 meters – on a rower machine to stand united in the war against veteran suicide. With a successful event last year, CrossFit Finest served as host to the marathon row for a second time on Dec. 7. This year, other gyms – Iron…
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Brave Crossroads South student shares story during Suicide Prevention Walk
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Four years ago, Kris Velez, an eighth grade student at Crossroads Middle School South, lost a person close to him from death by suicide. “That made my depression a lot more present,” he said. For two years, he said it was hard to leave his house. At that point, he said he…
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Expert from Traumatic Loss Coalitions instructs parents on how to understand teen suicide
George Scott told the story of a fisherman, enjoying the peace and calm of the day. One morning, the man heard a scream coming from the river. He saw a child and swam out, saving the child’s life. There was a big celebration in the village. Over the coming days, there were more…
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Mother of Tyler Clementi to speak in East Brunswick
Jane Clementi, who lost her son Tyler to suicide after he became the victim of homophobic cyberbullying, will talk about her Tyler Clementi Foundation “Upstander” program as part of the Daniel Pearl Education Center Speaker Series beginning at 7:30 pm Nov. 14 at Temple B’nai Shalom, 15 Fern Road, East Brunswick. Clementi will offer personal perspectives to the conversation…
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Suicide Prevention Conference set for Dec. 6
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care and the Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth will hold the 15th annual Suicide Prevention Conference, “From Research to Reality,” supported by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New Jersey Chapter and Rutgers University Student Health from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the Busch Campus Student Center,…
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Two Suicide Awareness and Prevention programs Sept. 12, 22
Behavior Health Matters is co-hosting two events on Suicide Awareness and Prevention with Family Support Organization of Middlesex County and Greenway Family Success Centers. On Sept. 12, from 6-8 p.m., a free information session offering parents, caregivers, teachers and concerned adults information about suicide, including risk factors and warning signs and tips on how to…