Each day we lose three Tennesseans to SUICIDE, now the ninth leading
cause of death in TENNESSEE. In 2017, there were 142 youth deaths by
SUICIDE, representing the twentyfour (10-24) age group, with 51 of
these representing children between the ages of ten to seventeen (10-
17). SUICIDE BY CHILDREN INCREASED BY 24.4 percent from 2016 to 2017;
and more alarmingly, SUICIDE BY CHILDREN INCREASED BY 54.5 percent
from 2015 to 2017. The TENNESSEE Department of Health's Office of
Health Statistics reports there were 1,163 recorded SUICIDE DEATHS IN
TENNESSEE IN 2017, up from 1,110 the previous year. The SUICIDE RATE
INCREASED FROM 16.7 to 17.3 per 100,000. SUICIDE WAS THE TENTH LEADING
CAUSE OF DEATH IN TENNESSEE DURING 2014 – 2016. Awareness and
education is key to preventing SUICIDE. “One death by SUICIDE IS
ONE DEATH TOO MANY,” said Scott Ridgway, Executive Director.
"Hopefullness is one warning sign for those considering sucide-
SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE, and anyone can foster hope and connect someone
to care they may need. At this years CONFERENCE, we will focus on
those who have lived to tell their journey. We hope you join us to
learn more about PREVENTION EFFORTS IN WEST TN. This CONFERENCE WILL
GIVE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, mental health workers, school staff and the
general public a more in-depth understanding of SUICIDE. Local city
and COUNTY MAYORS HAVE BEEN INVITED TO PRESENT SUICIDE PREVENTION
AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATIONS. Local mental health and crisis
intervention resources will be availabe. Networking opportunities
the morning of the event and throughout the event you will meet our
sponsors who can share with you there resources. Together we can
make a difference in the LIVES OF OTHERS. 5 CEUs will be provided
thanks to our sponsor: Lakeside Behavioral Health. All participates
will receive a certificate of completion including 5 contact hours.
Each Sponsor will be providing scholarships for upto 25 participants
per Sponsorship . If you would like a scholarship, please email
tgurley@tspn.org to determine availalbity. For questions contact
Tosha Gurley, West TN Director at tgurley@tspn.org
Thank You to Our
Sponsors! Hope Church Lakeside Behavioral Health Memphis Crisis
Center United Healthcare
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