Behind each of these tragic new statistics about youth suicide in Oregon is a young life sadly cut short, and grieving loved ones searching for answers: wweek.com/news/2020/03/0…
In conversations I’ve had with students across Oregon about mental health, #BreakingTheSilence about suicide is essential to an effective response. Here’s one solution I’m working on to treat this crisis: wyden.senate.gov/news/press-rel…
And here’s another: wyden.senate.gov/news/press-rel…
Bottom line, it’s all hands-on-deck when it comes to reducing suicide rates among all ages. If you are struggling and need counseling, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
For young people, the good folks at @Lines_for_Life also offer a youthline that’s available at 877-968-8491 or by texting teen2teen to 839863: oregonyouthline.org
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