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<div><font size="4">It is becoming more and more prevalent among young people. As an educator and someone who works with young teens, I can tell you it is scary how many of young people are struggling. I teach in a Stark County school system and for any who keep up with the news, we had a cluster of suicides in 2018. It was very scary. Suzanne provides good information. Even if we have not been affected by it directly, I think many of us know someone who has. Thoughts and prayers to all who have been affected by suicide in some way. </font></div>
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Sent: Sat, Oct 26, 2019 9:44 am<br>
Subject: [Ohio-Talk] Condolences are needed!<br>
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<div dir="ltr">On yesterday, I learned that our Affiliate President, Richard Payne lost a<br>
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<div dir="ltr">young person in his family to suicide. Chris Payne is his name and as<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Richard and I; as well as all of us know or have a young adult in our lives.<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among those who are 10 to 24.<br>
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<div dir="ltr">We all listen to the news, and read about the affects of mental illness,<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Please take a moment for prayer and a pause this morning for his family and<br>
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<div dir="ltr">all families, who have young adults who are struggling. If you see a post on<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Facebook or hear a conversation from someone who has the below warnings,<br>
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<div dir="ltr">In disclosure, I have a nephew as well, who had a bright future in<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Richard, we are praying for Chris, you and your family. If there is anything<br>
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<div dir="ltr">you need, please let Cleveland know! We stand with you during this difficult<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Suzanne Turner, President<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Suicide does not have one single cause. Certain factors like substance abuse<br>
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<div dir="ltr">and untreated depression can lead to higher risk of suicide just as having a<br>
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<div dir="ltr">trusted group of friends can help protect you. Read more about the warning<br>
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<div dir="ltr">signs of suicide, risk factors and protective factors of suicide. <br>
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<div dir="ltr">Call 911 or the emergency service in your country if you see or hear the<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Someone threatening to hurt or kill him/herself or talking about wanting to<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Searching for ways to kill him/herself by seeking access to lethal<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Someone talking, writing, or posting on social media about death and suicide<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Warning Signs<br>
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<div dir="ltr">The warning signs of suicide are indicators that a person may be in acute<br>
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<div dir="ltr">* Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself;<br>
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<div dir="ltr">* Looking for a way to kill oneself;<br>
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<div dir="ltr">* Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose;<br>
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<div dir="ltr">* Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain;<br>
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<div dir="ltr">* Talking about being a burden to others;<br>
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<div dir="ltr">* Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs;<br>
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<div dir="ltr">* Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless;<br>
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<div dir="ltr">* Sleeping too little or too much;<br>
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<div dir="ltr">* Withdrawing or feeling isolated;<br>
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<div dir="ltr">* Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge; and<br>
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<div dir="ltr">* Displaying extreme mood swings.<br>
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<div dir="ltr">This list of Warning Signs for Suicide was developed by an expert review and<br>
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<div dir="ltr">consensus process that included SAVE's Executive Director and was informed<br>
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<div dir="ltr">by a review of relevant research and literature. Additional information<br>
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<div dir="ltr">about the warning signs can be found in the following published article:<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Rudd, M. D., Berman, A. L., Joiner, T. E., Jr., Nock, M. K., Silverman, M.<br>
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<div dir="ltr">M., Mandrusiak, M., et al. (2006). Warning signs for suicide: Theory,<br>
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<div dir="ltr">research, and clinical applications. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior,<br>
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<div dir="ltr">If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Lifeline (USA) at<br>
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<div dir="ltr">1-800-273-8255 OR Text SIGNS <sms:741741> to 741741 <sms:741741> for 24/7,<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Learn Youth Warning Signs of Suicide <<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://save.org/youthsuicide/">http://save.org/youthsuicide/</a>> Learn<br>
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