Suicide Prevention discussion on The California Report
Recently broadcast on local radio station KPCC 89.3, The California Report dedicated a segment to suicide prevention with interviews from Dr. Kita S.Curry and Didi Hirsch volunteer and survivor Ester Bryant.
Host Scott Schafer focuses on mental health issues and looks at the successful approaches as well as the unmet needs facing Californian communities.
Broadcast on December 8, 2010 and rebroadcast December 9, 2010, Laura Ling's new show features an episode on the increase in teen suicide. Members of Didi Hirsch's Survivors After Suicide provide insight and knowledge to help prevention efforts.
E! Investigates: Teen Suicide Teen suicide has been increasing for the past 30 years - E! Investigates will try to discover what may behind the increase in this tragic trend. Hosted by Laura Ling.
The tragic loss of a beloved Los Angeles Unified teacher has left many asking for answers on what triggers a suicide attempt. LA TIMES columnist Sandy Banks spoke at length with Dr. Kita S. Curry on the story of Rigoberto Ruelas. Her article highlights the confusion and questions that remain after a tragic loss.
At The Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Reception, Dr. Curry was honored with the Outstanding Services Award and Dr. Bonds received the Excellence in Treatment Award.
As of July 1, 2010, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ Suicide Prevention Center has been able to provide suicide prevention crisis hotline services in Spanish24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lyn Morris, Division Director of Emergency Services talks with Pat Morrison on the increase in suicide among middle age people in the US. Pat and Lyn explore the facts on recent headlines and suicide statistics with Paula Clayton, Medical Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.