WAMC Radio Report on Hudson Valley Teen Suicide
With Astor's Dr. James McGuirk on Teen Suicide Prevalence
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Original airdate: April 12, 2011
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In this segment, Greg Fry, Hudson Valley Bureau Chief of WAMC Northeast Public Radio reports on a teen suicide in Irvington, in Westchester County, NY.
Fry interviews Michael Cerone, Chief of the Irvington Police Department. Mr. Fry also speaks with Astor's Dr. Jim McGuirk (2min. 10sec.), who supplies information on the prevalence of teen suicide and the alarmingly high rates at which it occurs across our country.
You can read a text version of the story on WAMC's website.
You may also be interested in:
- This informative story on our website about teen suicide prevention,
containing an interview with Astor's Dr. Paul Bulman. - This article from "About Town" (Summer 2010 issue), which includes advice from Dr. Bulman:
When a Young Life Hangs in the Balance — by Dorothy Dow Crane - Astor Services' Teen Suicide Prevention White Paper by Suzanne Button, Ph.D., and Alice Linder, M.D.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline to connect with local crisis intervention services: 800-273-TALK (8255)
"One in seven kids have had serious suicidal ideation, one in ten kids have made a suicide plan, and one in fourteen kids have made a suicide attempt requiring medical attention."
— Dr. James McGuirk,
Executive Director,
Astor Services for Children & Families
— Dr. James McGuirk,
Executive Director,
Astor Services for Children & Families
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