suicide prevention

Rockers and Musicians Celebrate World Mental Health Day
Rockers and Musicians Celebrate World Mental Health Day
Rockers and Musicians Celebrate World Mental Health Day
Yesterday was World Mental Health Day and musicians and music organizations had a huge presence in taking part. From legendary rockers like Dave Navarro talking about emotional stress with MusiCares, to Warped Tour rockers like Telle Smith of The Word Alive partnering with HeartSupport, to even organizations like Live Nation posting about the importance of mental health resources for employees, mu
Suicide Prevention Fundraiser Happening in Saratoga This Weekend
Suicide Prevention Fundraiser Happening in Saratoga This Weekend
Suicide Prevention Fundraiser Happening in Saratoga This Weekend
Skidmore College is preparing to host hundreds of people this weekend for a fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  According to Saratogian News, Skidmore College is hosting its first 'Out of the Darkness Walk' this Sunday for help raise funds...
March Hero
March Hero
March Hero
Alexander Kovarovic, from Guilderland, is a nineteen year old motivational speaker, suicide prevention advocate, crisis prevention counselor, drug and alcohol intervention counselor, and an in training firefighter. He has been an advocate for teens across the country and around the world.
Clifton Park Sport’s Pub Hosting Chris Cornell Tribute
Clifton Park Sport’s Pub Hosting Chris Cornell Tribute
Clifton Park Sport’s Pub Hosting Chris Cornell Tribute
The Troy Record wrote a great article recently about an upcoming Chris Cornell tribute that's happening tomorrow, 9/30/17, at Trick Shot Billiards & Sports Pub in Clifton Park.  Actually, the event isn't even just a tribute to Chris Cornell, it's also a fundraiser for suicide prevention.  ...
Preventing Suicide: The Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A. comes to Saratoga
Preventing Suicide: The Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A. comes to Saratoga
Preventing Suicide: The Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A. comes to Saratoga
I'm getting ready to head to Saratoga this weekend for the Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A. and raise awareness for suicide prevention.  It doesn't take a mental health nurse like me to know the devastation that suicide can cause- just look at the music community in the past year and the loss of amazing talents such as Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington...