By Arturo Brooks |Staff Writer| Suicide, a hot topic brought under the spotlight because of the popularity and trending of Netflix Original series,”13 Reasons Why,” is causing controversy and concern with the shows portrayal and representation of suicide in contemporary culture. I have pondered for a while now whether if I should do this topic due to the sensitivity of the subject. Suicide is never an easy topic, which is why we need to discuss it more often, instead of holding off on the conversation until it is already too late. This is hard to discuss, not only for me, but for any individual personally. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United … [Read more...] about Veteran Thoughts: “Suicide”
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Seminar increases suicide awareness
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Kevin Hines stood and took a long pause as if frozen in time on the SMSU stage and followed the stillness with three words: “Are you ok?” That was all he needed to hear in the 40 minutes he paced the Golden Gate Bridge on the day he jumped. He became 1 of 34, less than 1%, to survive the fall that over 2000 didn’t. Hines, an award-winning global speaker, bestselling author, documentary filmmaker, suicide prevention and mental health advocate, gripped his audiences with the account of his unlikely survival. Hines was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19 and continues with the daily struggle of his brain … [Read more...] about Seminar increases suicide awareness
Calling all Aspiring Film Makers For Short Film Contest
By Dawnielle Floyd |Staff Writer| An opportunity for up and coming filmmakers to make a 60 second film on socially compelling issues of suicide awareness and mental health illness has recently been announced. The chance is being provided by Directing Change Program and Film Contest, part of Each Mind Matters: California's Mental Health Movement. Three categories that are offered for students to submit are suicide awareness, mental health awareness, and through the lens of culture. Within our society, suicide has appeared to become a scapegoat for many suffering from mental illnesses. Those who suffer from a mental illness may believe that suicide is their last option. It … [Read more...] about Calling all Aspiring Film Makers For Short Film Contest
Suicide intervention is moral duty
By Ariana Cano |Staff Writer| Anyone having suicidal thoughts should seek professional help. Although many are aware of what suicide means, people tend to either avoid the topic due to discomfort, or remain ill-informed. “More than 800,000 people die by suicide every year (worldwide) - around one person every 40 seconds,” according to WHO’s first global report on suicide prevention posted on Sept. 4, 2014. It’s important to understand suicide to determine whether or not you, or someone you know displays suicidal signs. The most common signs of people who are at potential risk for suicide include but are not limited to stress, depression, helplessness, hopelessness, … [Read more...] about Suicide intervention is moral duty
Chronicle news briefs
By Daniel DeMarco |Staff Writer| Pig virus continues to spread across U.S. (Jan. 18) A deadly pig virus has reportedly spread to Wyoming and California, bringing the total number of states affected to 22 since it surfaced in the country last April. The virus is not harmful to humans, but is having a heavy effect on the pork industry where numbers are estimated to be in the millions of pigs lost to the virus. Student Christian Barker said, “I think that says something about our food industry when every year there’s some crazy new virus killing all the animals.” Mystery rock recently found on Mars (Jan. 20) As part of an exploration mission, a rover on Mars discovered a … [Read more...] about Chronicle news briefs