And now:Ish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
A new focus on suicide and how
to stop it
http://www.phillynews.com/inquirer/99/Jul/29/national/SUIC29.htm
Surgeon General David Satcher announced plans for a prevention strategy and said
awareness remained vital.
By Laura Meckler ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON - Suicide, once only whispered about, must be boldly confronted by the
nation's parents and children, doctors and schools, and even baseball coaches and
hairdressers, Surgeon General David Satcher said yesterday.
For the first time, the surgeon general declared suicide a serious public health
threat. He issued 15 recommendations for increasing awareness about suicide, stepping
up research, and encouraging intervention with people at risk.
"People should not be afraid or ashamed to seek help," Satcher said at a news
conference.
Early next year, he said, he plans to present a national strategy toward suicide
prevention that will offer more specific ideas for helping particular groups.
Nationally, suicide is the eighth-leading cause of death, claiming about 30,000 lives
each year. That compares with fewer than 19,000 homicides. In addition, more than
500,000 Americans attempt suicide each year but survive.
Older Americans, particularly men, are most likely to take their own lives. Also at
heightened risk are American Indians and gay and lesbian youth.
Satcher also plans a full report reviewing the science and treatments for mental
illness, a first for the surgeon general's office.>>>>end excerpt
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