Tag: teen suicide
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Youth suicide a serious issue in Ocean County
While the opioid crisis continues to grab headlines, another public health problem has quietly emerged in New Jersey and in Ocean County. Suicide has become the third leading cause of death among children and young adults between the ages of 10 and 24. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 14 young people…
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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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North Brunswick Municipal Alliance to hold discussion on how to stop child suicide
Carol Womack will discuss how to stop child suicide during a workshop at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. Sponsored by the North Brunswick Municipal Alliance. To register, call the North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services at 732-247-0922, ext. 475.
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Speaker to discuss ’13 Reasons Why’ on June 19
The North Brunswick Municipal Alliance will welcome Nicki Francis of the Wellspring Center for Prevention to speak about “Why We Need to Talk About ’13 Reasons Why’” at 6 p.m. on June 19 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place. There will be an area for children to play games, make crafts and…
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Speaker series to address teen substance abuse, internet safety
The North Brunswick Municipal Alliance Committee will hold a series of free adult community outreach sessions for residents of the greater Brunswick area. Carol Womack will address suicide prevention, and the link between alcohol, teens and depression, at 6 p.m. on March 21 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. Nicki…
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How do we save our children from teen suicide?
Adolescent admissions for inpatient psychiatric care have risen over 54 percent in the United States in the last five years. And, according to research presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, the percentage of younger children and teens hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or actions in the United States doubled over nearly a decade. Last…
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Speaker series to address substance abuse, teen suicide
Editor’s Note: The location of the Jan. 17 meeting was previously incorrect. Ex offenders will speak to youths at 6 p.m. at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. The North Brunswick Municipal Alliance Committee will hold a series of free adult community outreach sessions for residents of the greater Brunswick area.…