Steven Boyd, producer/director, for Henrico County TV filmed this video focused on suicide loss survivors and suicide attempt survivors and how we can prevent suicide. It’s very well done.
In this video:
- Dr. Lisa Moon, Clinical Psychologist, Henrico Emergency Services
- Shirley Ramsey, Chair of the Virginia Chapter Chairperson, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Rojonne Talique Varina High School
- Celine Vinen Henrico High School
- Mike Harris, Henrico Prevention Services
- Anne Moss Rogers, President, Beacon Tree Foundation and owner, annemoss.com
Suicide and Mental Health Facts
- Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the US
- In Virginia, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10-24 year olds
- Every 8 hours, a person dies by suicide in Virginia
- Thirty percent of LGBTQ people have attempted suicide in the past year
- Virginia ranks 46th for treating childhood mental illness and 49th for treating childhood major depression
I often visit your blog. I found this today. You are doing so much. Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this. My mother killed herself and it’s been a tough road since
Thank you for this information