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College scholarship rewards Ramblers who act to prevent suicide Read full story http://www.goramblers.org/page.aspx?pid=801story
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention releases annual Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Report
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Aptakisic Mosaic-of-Talent Raise Money for Elyssa’s Mission, Pioneer Press
On March 22, 2012 the students of Aptakisic Junior High School proudly presented the 2nd annual “Mosaic Variety Show.”
TIME Magazine’s Article on Youth Suicide Attempts
Almost 40% of kids attempting suicide make their first try in middle or even elementary school…
Teen’s Battle Cry Against Suicide: P.S. I Love You | NBC New York
Organization Keeps Mission Moving, The Winnetka Current, January 18, 2012 (pdf)
Elyssa’s Mission reaches Spanish Communities in special Univision Segment highlighting launch of new DVD national launch
April 4, 2012
In response to the recent tragic deaths of three Lake Forest High School teens, local churches and other organizations mobilized to present a panel presentation on the topic of teen suicide: what drives it, how parents and community can address it, warning signs, support of one another and students, and additional information. The Rev. Christine Chakoian of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest moderated the presentation at Gorton Community Center on April 3. She began by expressing the profound sorrow our community feels for the deaths and compassion for the families who have lost their children.
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November 30, 2011
Almost 40% of kids attempting suicide make their first try in middle or even elementary school, according to research that suggests that kids who think they want to kill themselves are considering it long before previously assumed.
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January 12, 2012
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Elyssa’s Mission in the News
Daily Herald
It is easy to misread depression as normal adolescent turmoil, but depression, which is among the most common of mental illnesses, appears to be occurring at a much earlier age. Depression, which is treatable, is a leading risk factor for suicide. To proactively address these concerns, District 15, in partnership with Elyssa’s Mission, provided depression awareness and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program in all of its junior high schools.
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PennLive.com
That prompted Meyers to form the suicide prevention group Elyssa’s Mission. She said her “heart just broke” when she learned of the recent Lake Forest death.
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On March 22, 2012 the students of Aptakisic Junior High School proudly presented the 2nd annual “Mosaic Variety Show.” The students showcased their many talents and confidence through singing, dancing and playing instruments with all donations benefitting Elyssa’s Mission, a local foundation dedicated to suicide prevention.
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Press Releases
Wilmette, Illinois (January 11, 2012) – Elyssa’s Mission announced today the creation of the Elyssa’s Mission Scholarship Award Program. The Scholarship was created to further the group’s efforts to prevent teen suicide and motivates college-bound students to raise awareness of the signs of suicide and incorporate the ACT message (Acknowledge, Care, and Tell).
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Chicago, Illinois (August 3, 2011) – Screening for Mental Health, Inc. recently released a new Friends for Life: Preventing Teen Suicide DVD and discussion guide. The DVD, which features local not-for-profit Elyssa’s Mission, serves as the main teaching tool of the award-winning SOS Signs of Suicide® program.
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Chicago, Illinois (August 23, 2011) Elyssa’s Mission is pleased to announce the newly-appointed Director of Education, Jodie Segal. Jodie will be working with area-wide Middle and High Schools in order to raise awareness and provoke dialogue about depression and teenage suicide among students, staff and parents.
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