Bill Looks to Enact Suicide Prevention Policies in CA Schools

May. 6, 2016 / By Ben Novotny
Tags: reform, schools, suicide

Just a few months ago, I lost my uncle to suicide. Maybe I couldn’t save him, but a new bill on the horizon looks to save the lives of California students who may be contemplating the same fate.

What It’s Like to Lose Your Best Friend to Suicide

Aug. 14, 2014 / By Alma Rodriguez
Tags: mental health, suicide

Editor’s Note: The suicide this week of actor and comedian Robin Williams seems to have taken many by surprise...

Talking About Preventing Youth Suicide

Dec. 7, 2012 / By Jesus Almaraz
Tags: Long Beach, suicide, violence, Youth

At 19 years old, Ana* has gone through a lot.

Only a year ago, her main caretaker, her grandmother, died and she came out to her family and friends as bisexual...

Behind The Screen Consequences

Mar. 22, 2012 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: community, families, Social Media, suicide, Youth

Editor’s Note: We thought this video was so important that we decided to feature it. 

What are the Consequences Behind the Screen?

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Veterans Struggle with Loneliness, Depression, Hopelessness

Mar. 20, 2012 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: community, Family, Health, mental health, suicide, veterans

By Raymond P. Bondad,
Coachella Unincorporated

Every year, thousands of men and women exit the military with hopes for a new life for themselves and their families...

Mental Health Taboos Fuel Korean Am. Suicides

Dec. 22, 2011 / By New America Media
Tags: Health, Korean-American, mental health, suicide

New America Media, News Feature, Peter Schurmann and Aruna Lee, Posted: Dec 19, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO — Jean Yoo’s friends and co-workers all said nothing seemed to be amiss with the 36-year-old media personality, well known among Los Angeles’ Korean community as the anchor for Prime News...