The day before Sam Myers, a 19-year-old from Manteno, committed suicide, he spent almost all day with his mom. “He was a wrestler. He was handsome. He was funny. He had a great personality,” his mother, Kathi, said. Sam tragically killed himself on Dec. 10, 2016. An estimated 1,100 came to his wake, his father, [ Read More ]
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The need to get help before it is too late – A Journey of Teen Depression and Suicide
Comments Off on The need to get help before it is too late – A Journey of Teen Depression and SuicideTwitter Can Warn About Cyber Bullying and Suicide Risk Ahead Of Phone Calls
Comments Off on Twitter Can Warn About Cyber Bullying and Suicide Risk Ahead Of Phone CallsTwitter can give clues about suicide risk, according to a study conducted by Birmingham Young University. “Kids will spill their guts out there in cyberspace,” Christophe Giraud-Carrier, a BYU computer scientist told sltrib. “We’re hoping to pick up thoughts and feelings they might not share with their parents or school.” Read more…
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