Suicide in the United States

El Paso-based Nonprofit Media Outlet Partners with Nexstar to Help Teens' Mental Health

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Public Health Service, Suicide in the United States, Government agencies, Health

The teen-based news program was developed by the STTE (Success Through Technology Education) Foundation and launched online in August 2020 during the pandemic.

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  • The teen-based news program was developed by the STTE (Success Through Technology Education) Foundation and launched online in August 2020 during the pandemic.
  • The platform and its various segments feature news related to education, innovation, tech, entrepreneurship, culture, and other topics that are of interest to youth.
  • It's especially crucial today as CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) data has revealed concerning details regarding youth, depression, and suicide.
  • This includes 34% of Texas high school students reporting feelings of sadness or hopelessness on a daily basis and 12% attempting suicide.

invisibobble Partners with The Trevor Project to Support LGBTQ Community

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Personal life, Articles, LGBT, Suicide in the United States, Suicide prevention, The Trevor Project, West Hollywood, California, Questioning, Trevor, You-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project, LGBT culture

Be You", Invisibobble is releasing a NEW limited edition Pride Sprunchie and making a charitable donation to The Trevor Project in honor of the product.

Key Points: 
  • Be You", Invisibobble is releasing a NEW limited edition Pride Sprunchie and making a charitable donation to The Trevor Project in honor of the product.
  • "We are so honored to partner with and support The Trevor Project in their on-going mission.
  • "Invisibobble's generous support of The Trevor Project this Pride season will help us continue offering our essential 24/7 crisis services for LGBTQ youth, in addition to supporting all our work to protect the LGBTQ youth community through research, education, and advocacy."
  • The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

New Foundation Established to Stem Rising Incidence of Suicide in Veterinarians

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Suicide, Veterinarian, Death, Forensics, Articles, Suicide in the United States

It was established as a response to the startling high suicide rates among veterinarians.

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  • It was established as a response to the startling high suicide rates among veterinarians.
  • Veterinarians are about three times more likely than the general population to die by suicide.
  • Veterinarians are about three times more likely than the general population to die by suicide.
  • "To truly stem the incidence of suicide in veterinarians, people need to first know that it's a problem.

EyeBuyDirect Echoes New Findings On LGBTQ Youth Mental Health From The Trevor Project

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Suicide in the United States, LGBT organizations, Suicide prevention, The Trevor Project, West Hollywood, California, Organizations, Articles

70% of LGBTQ youth stated their mental health was "poor" most of the time or always during COVID-19.

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  • 70% of LGBTQ youth stated their mental health was "poor" most of the time or always during COVID-19.
  • Yet, nearly half of LGBTQ youth could not access the mental health care they desired.
  • More than 80% of LGBTQ youth stated COVID-19 made their living situation more stressful and only 1 in 3 LGBTQ youth found their home to be LGBTQ-affirming.
  • "The results from The Trevor Project's annual survey on LGBTQ youth mental health are eye-opening and reinforce the need for partnerships like ours," said Jim Merk, Brand Director for EyeBuyDirect.

New Research Underscores Mental Health Disparities Faced By Diverse LGBTQ Youth Amid COVID-19 & Beyond

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Suicide in the United States, Suicide prevention, The Trevor Project, West Hollywood, California, Articles, LGBT, Personal life, LGBTQ psychology

This data makes clear that LGBTQ youth face unique mental health challenges and continue to experience disparities in access to affirming care, family rejection, and discrimination," said Amit Paley, CEO & Executive Director, The Trevor Project.

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  • This data makes clear that LGBTQ youth face unique mental health challenges and continue to experience disparities in access to affirming care, family rejection, and discrimination," said Amit Paley, CEO & Executive Director, The Trevor Project.
  • "We are proud that this survey sample is our most diverse yet, with 45% being LGBTQ youth of color and 38% being transgender or nonbinary.
  • Further, nearly 40% of LGBTQ youth who had a job reported that they lost it during the pandemic.
  • And 30% of LGBTQ youth reported having trouble affording enough food in the past month, including half of all Native/Indigenous LGBTQ youth and more than 1 in 3 Black and Latinx LGBTQ youth.

GUESS Watches creates colorful capsule collection to support Pride month this year through a new partnership with The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Suicide prevention, Suicide in the United States, Personal life, Articles, LGBT organizations, The Trevor Project, West Hollywood, California, Questioning, You-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project, Suicide intervention

Each offering a meaningful expression when worn with pride on the wrist.\nIn the U.S., more than 1.8 million LGBTQ young people seriously consider suicide each year.

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  • Each offering a meaningful expression when worn with pride on the wrist.\nIn the U.S., more than 1.8 million LGBTQ young people seriously consider suicide each year.
  • The Trevor Project works to save young lives by providing free and confidential support through its 24/7 phone lifeline, chat, and text crisis services.
  • Ann Marie Santo, VP Global Marketing\nThe Trevor Project is the world\'s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning) young people.
  • GUESS Watches are sold in over 100 countries worldwide through a network of distributors and retailers.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/guess-watches-creates-colorful-c...\n'

Publicis Health Media And The Trevor Project Announce New Partnership

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Articles, Suicide prevention, Suicide in the United States, Health, Personal life, Gender identity, Questioning, Sexual orientation, The Trevor Project, Mental health, Suicide intervention, You-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project

CHICAGO, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Publicis Health Media(PHM)and The Trevor Project announced a new partnership today,with the non-profit becoming the primary social impact partner of #PHMLove, the agency's platform for community outreach.

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  • CHICAGO, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Publicis Health Media(PHM)and The Trevor Project announced a new partnership today,with the non-profit becoming the primary social impact partner of #PHMLove, the agency's platform for community outreach.
  • The announcement comes amid a national mental health crisis, as 20% of Americans indicate their mental health significantly worsened in 2020, according to the American Psychological Association1.
  • "Education, creating a public dialogue, and decreasing mental health stigma are all paramount to suicide prevention.
  • To learn more about Publicis Health Media, visit https://www.publicishealthmedia.com/
    The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, and Questioning) young people.

The Trevor Project CEO Amit Paley Named by the World Economic Forum as one of its Young Global Leaders

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Suicide in the United States, Suicide prevention, Personal life, The Trevor Project, West Hollywood, California, LGBT organizations, Articles, Questioning, National Suicide Prevention Week, You-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project

NEW YORK, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amit Paley, CEO and Executive Director of The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people, was named today by the World Economic Forum as one of it Young Global Leaders.

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  • NEW YORK, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amit Paley, CEO and Executive Director of The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people, was named today by the World Economic Forum as one of it Young Global Leaders.
  • The Forum of Young Global Leaders identifies the world's most promising leaders under the age of 40 - people driving innovation for positive change across civil society, arts, culture, government, and business.
  • "I am honored to be named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and to be given the opportunity to promote LGBTQ youth mental health and suicide prevention around the globe," said Paley.
  • The Trevor Project estimates that more than 1.8 million LGBTQ young people seriously consider suicide each year in the U.S. alone.

The Trevor Project Expands Leadership Team, Welcomes Joshua Weaver as Vice President of Marketing

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Suicide prevention, Suicide in the United States, The Trevor Project, West Hollywood, California, Cause marketing, California, Articles, Organizations

Additionally, Weaver will oversee The Trevor Project's owned platforms, media strategy, cause marketing, and brand partnerships, creating a holistic marketing strategy to elevate the organization's free, confidential, and 24/7 lifeline, chat, and text crisis services .

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  • Additionally, Weaver will oversee The Trevor Project's owned platforms, media strategy, cause marketing, and brand partnerships, creating a holistic marketing strategy to elevate the organization's free, confidential, and 24/7 lifeline, chat, and text crisis services .
  • I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to drive forward The Trevor Project's unyielding commitment to saving and supporting young LGBTQ lives."
  • Weaver brings to The Trevor Project nearly a decade of experience in crafting and managing award-winning media campaigns.
  • He joins Kevin Wong, Vice President of Communications, and Thomas Pardee, Creative Director, to round out The Trevor Project's Growth leadership team.

Panasonic Pledges Support for LGBTQ Youth with Donation to The Trevor Project

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Companies, Films, Manufacturing, Suicide in the United States, Suicide prevention, The Trevor Project, West Hollywood, California, Questioning, Panasonic, Trevor

The Trevor Project is an important resource available 24/7 to you or an LGBTQ young person you know who may need help or support.

Key Points: 
  • The Trevor Project is an important resource available 24/7 to you or an LGBTQ young person you know who may need help or support.
  • Sponsorship of The Trevor Project is being supported by the Panasonic Personal Care team, the makers of the brand's beauty & grooming products, through a charitable donation.
  • Information about Panasonic Personal Care: https://bit.ly/trevor_panasonic3
    Information about the Trevor Project: http://bit.ly/trevor_panasonic4
    Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation.
  • The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people.