JMU Alumni Association

Issue's Facing Today's Youth And How You Can Help

Presented on: Wednesday, September 16th at 12:00 PM EDT


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Today’s young people experience more stress, anxiety, depression and suicide than any previous generation. In fact, suicide is the second leading cause of death among U.S. youth ages 10 to 24. This educational training focuses on adolescent stress, depression and suicide, with emphasis on recognizing the warning signs of suicidal behavior, responding to a young person in suicidal crisis, and responding with appropriate resources and help. We all want to keep our teens safe. In this presentation, you’ll learn to: • Promote mental wellness and strong coping skills • Recognize signs of stress and depression • Promote adolescent brain health • Know the warning signs of suicidal behavior • Recognize and respond to a young person in crisis • Connect with tools and resources to keep youth SAFE! This event will be led by Vanita Halliburton, co-founder and executive chairman of the Grant Halliburton Foundation, a non-profit established in 2006 following the suicide death of her son, Grant Halliburton. Vanita is a frequent speaker on youth mental health and suicide prevention in schools, at professional conferences, and throughout the community. She speaks from the heart about her son’s battle with depression and bipolar disorder, his suicide at the age of 19, and the need for a collaborative and comprehensive approach to suicide prevention in our community.