09/21/2022
A proclamation signed by LAWRENCE COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID MORGAN asks local residents to become more aware of the risks and warning signs of su***de in recognition of SU***DE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH. Shown with him are Tennessee Su***de Prevention Network (TSPN) South Central Regional Director Mary Anne Christian, and Jasper, a friend that travels with her to provide support and comfort to those she serves.
The TENNESSEE SU***DE PREVENTION NETWORK is a grassroots collaboration of Tennesseans and organizations working to eliminate the stigma of su***de, educate the community about the warning signs of su***de, and ultimately reduce the rate of su***de in our state. There are more than 1,100 lives lost in Tennessee each year and an estimated 25 attempted su***des for each su***de death. It is the second leading cause for people age 10-14 and 25-34; and the third leading cause of death for those age 15-24.
Public awareness of this tragic problem is the key to preventing further suffering and loss of life; and the risk for human self-destruction can be reduced through awareness, education, and treatment as the highest risk for su***de is among the survivors of those who died by su***de or those who have attempted su***de.
TSPN has a great variety of resources available on its website, https://tspn.org/.
