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Potsdam school hosting parent meeting to talk about suicide issues

Posted 3/29/17

POTSDAM -- Potsdam Central School will host a parent meeting tonight from 6:30 to 7 p.m. in the high school library to discuss suicide. Mary Jones from St. Lawrence Valley Hospice will share …

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Potsdam school hosting parent meeting to talk about suicide issues

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POTSDAM -- Potsdam Central School will host a parent meeting tonight from 6:30 to 7 p.m. in the high school library to discuss suicide.

Mary Jones from St. Lawrence Valley Hospice will share information and answer questions.

There will be a 30-minute presentation titled “Helping your Teen Navigate through a Friend's Suicide,” for parents on how to support teens when a friend dies of suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds.

The program will focus on the complexities of suicide, the warning signs of suicide, strategies for learning to manage this loss and community resources.