Media Coverage
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Seattle Times Opinion: Seniors’ mental health: Limit access to firearms, medication
Re: “Why suicide rates are so high among older adults in Washington” (Nov. 24, Mental Health Project) and “High suicide rate among seniors is a tragedy for entire community” (Dec. 4, Opinion):
We applaud The Seattle Times for highlighting the risk of suicide among older Washingtonians and the editorial board’s call to readers to support seniors’ mental health and social connections. Beyond these excellent suggestions, we would like to offer some perspectives on the role of lethal means in suicide.
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FOX13: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Forefront’s Advisor Dr. Jeffrey C. Sung was featured on FOX13 News in the Seattle Area talking about the warning signs of suicide. Watch this powerful video where we also hear from a suicide attempt survivor and her powerful story of hope and healing. WATCH NOW
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SEATTLE TIMES: Deaths by suicide appear to be down in WA, but the reasons are unclear
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SEATTLE TIMES: UW rolls out required suicide prevention training for student-athletes
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Cascade PBS: Removing guns is a key suicide prevention strategy in WA
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c89.5: Coping 101: The Journey of Grief
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KOMO NEWS: Learn how to spot the signs of suicide
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PBS Minds That Matter: Suicide