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1. Changing the Narrative Around Suicide and Mental Illness: Youth United for Responsible Media Representation
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By Chloe Sorensen | September 3, 2019
Founder, Youth United for Responsible Media RepresentationWhen I was a student at Gunn High School in Palo Alto, there was a youth suicide cluster in our community. By the time I graduated, I had lost five of my peers, including a close friend. Overwhelmed by grief and fear and unsure of how to move forward, I sought a way to channel my pain into action.
Halfway through my sophomore year, I found myself speaking at school board meetings and in other forums, advocating for the needs of students.
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2. Effective School Policies on Bullying May Lower Suicide Risk Among Youth
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By Teresa McGeeney, MS | January 24, 2018
Epidemiologist, REACH EvaluationI am a suicide prevention researcher. One of my early experiences in the field ultimately led me to a powerful conclusion. When schools (1) put effective, evidence-based anti-bullying polices in place, (2) make sure students know how to report bullying, and (3) ensure responses to these reports are perceived by students to be effective, schools are likely to see fewer suicide attempts among their students.
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