| Congratulations to all of our College PSA Contest Winners and Participants! | |
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The U Can Make a Difference College PSA Contest engages college-aged youth to raise awareness of suicide and promote help-seeking behaviors among their peers. To do this, students must use safe message guidelines to create a 30-second PSA video. Nearly 20 submissions were received in the 2014 cycle. Click here to view the winning PSAs!
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| World Suicide Prevention Day | |
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World Suicide Prevention day occurs every year on September 10th! The theme for 2014 is "Suicide Prevention: One World Connected." Take time on September 10th to learn more about suicide prevention and ways you can help! For more information, check out our Take 5 To Save Lives website. Watch for our new site launching on August 20th.
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Event Calendar
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8/1/14-8/3/14 It's Not a Music Festival... It's a Musical Experience Hustonville, KY
Echo Acres
8/2/14 Tour de SAVE Northfield, MN
Riverside Park
8/3/14 Benson Poker Tournament
Roseville, MN Rosetown American Legion
8/9/14 EIM
Minneapolis,MN Lake Harriet
8/9/14 Tour de SAVE
Carlsbad, CA
Stagecoach Park
8/9/14 Tour de SAVE Chicago, Illinois
Welles Park
8/9/14 Tour de SAVE Hillsboro, OR
Evergreen Office Park
8/11/14 SAVE Golf Tournament
Blaine, MN
TPC Golf Course
8/16/14 Ride to SAVE Lives - East Metro
White Bear Lake, MN
Stadium Sports Bar
8/23/14 EIM
Buffalo, MN
Sturges Park
9/7/14 EIM
Hastings, MN
TBA
9/20/14 Battle of The Bands: SAVE'ing Lives Cleveland, OH
Cleveland State University Ballroom
9/20/14 Stride to SAVE Lives Oswego, NY
SUNY Campus Center Food Court
9/21/14 EIM
Broom County, NY Dorchester Park
9/27/14 EIM
Duluth, MN
Lakewalk/ Leif
Erickson Park
9/27/14 EIM
River Falls, WI
TBA
9/28/14 Stayin' Alive 5k Run/Walk
Farmington, MI
George F. Riley Park
10/18/14Tour de SAVE
Ballard County, KY
Ballard County Preschool
11/15/14 Song Fest Kent State University Ballroom
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Want to organize an event in your city? Email Linda Mars
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| The Way Forward: Suicide Attempt Survivors New Voices in the Field of Suicidology | |
After nearly a half century of the American Association of Suicidology existing to help better understand and prevent suicide, in April, 2014 the membership voted to create a new division for Survivors of Suicide Attempts. Following this historic event (the Association has rarely created new divisions), a groundbreaking paper was released and can be found here.
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Greetings!
We hope you are having a relaxing summer. Here at SAVE, we have stayed busy in the office and around the country. In this issue of Voices of SAVE, you will find back to school updates, SAVE event information and much more. We thank you for your ongoing support as it allows us to continue our important work of suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Sincerely, SAVE Staff |
| SAVE Golf Classic |  11th Annual 4 Cast 4 Fun
On Monday, August 11, 2014 Popp Communications Technologies hosts one of the Top 25 Charity Golf Tournaments in the Twin Cities as voted by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
TPC Twin Cities
Designed by the legendary, Arnold Palmer, this 18-hole golf course features 235 acres of breathtaking countryside. The
immaculate fairways and white sand bunkers provide every golf enthusiast an  unforgettable experience.
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Back to School Tips
|  Manage your Stress
Whether it's your first day of high school or first day of college, going back to school can prove to be very stressful. Things like managing homework, completing projects and making time for new friends is not easy to say the least. However, all of these things can be managed with a little planning and time management. Here are a couple tips on how to keep the stress at bay:
Plan Realistically: Set realistic expectations for yourself and don't overbook your activities. Plan so that you have enough time to finish tasks. By planning to do something in less time than you know it will take you, you are setting yourself up for failure, disappointment, and added frustration. Be Creative: Use things like wall calendars, color coded pens, post-it notes, dry-erase boards, and answering machines to help you remember things like doctor appointments and big tasks. Use the 'D' Rule: With every task, either delegate it immediately, defer it to a later time, delete it completely from your plans, or DO it-NO PROCRASTINATING! Control Interruptions: Shut the door, turn off your phone temporarily, sign off of Facebook, go into a room without a television-reducing distractions will allow you to utilize your time more efficiently, minimize errors, and avoid having to redo or repeat a task. Eat Well: Too much stress can drain our bodies of the nutrients we need to function properly. Stress causes us to produce adrenaline, which gives us energy to complete the task at hand. However, by producing adrenaline, our bodies use up the nutrients we need. Stress can also increase our appetite by causing an increase in hormone levels that drive appetite.
Try eating the following healthy snacks instead of junk food:
- Baby carrots with lite ranch dip
- Low-fat granola bar
- Baked tortilla chips with salsa
- Fresh fruit + a handful of nuts
- Low-fat yogurt
Do you know a friend who is struggling? Click here for information on how to help a friend who might be struggling with emotional distress or depression. Friends are often the first line of support for young adults. |
| Bryant Kilkenny | |
A Story of Hope
 | | Bryant (4th in from the left) and classmates wearing the t-shirts Bryant designed |
Bryant Kilkenny is a young suicide survivor who turned the tragic suicide of his father into an opportunity to raise awareness and spread the word about SAVE and suicide prevention. Bryant raised money for his cause through designing and selling t-shirts. He raised over $500.00 through his school and local community. He plans on going to college at the University of Arkansas next year and is truly an inspiration to all other suicide survivors. To read Bryant's full story, click here.
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| Pura Vida Partners | |
 A Lifestyle of Giving
A five week college graduation trip to Costa Rica turned into a business venture for two Southern California friends Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman. Between the beautiful sunsets and the rolling breakers, it wasn't long before these two friends began to deeply appreciate the simple Pura Vida lifestyle and the culture of the people they encountered. Not only does Pura Vida Bracelets provide fulltime employment to 30 artisans in Costa Rica, but they also donate a portion of their proceeds to SAVE and 190 other charity organizations around the world. Check out the Pura Vida website and buy your suicide prevention bracelet here!
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| Targeting Depression Deep Inside the Brain | |
Dr.Sanjay Gupta sits down with a brain researcher who says she has found the 'hub' where depression originates.
Helen Mayberg, MD, researcher at Emory University in Atlanta, says she has discovered the region of the brain where depression originates, the subcallosal cingulate or area 25. This area of the brain is the center of negative feeling and may be the target for deep brain stimulation when treating severe depression. Dr. Mayberg is achieving these results by permanently implanting electrodes deep inside the brain. The electrodes are powered by a battery pack implanted under the skin below the collarbone. To read the full article, click here.
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| State Legislation on Suicide Prevention Training for School Employees | |
The leading legislation for suicide prevention training in schools is the Jason Flatt Act, which has been passed in a number of states.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for children ages 10-24. This demonstrates the relatively high prevalence of suicide amongst our country's youth. Policy makers are now recognizing the strong ability of school employees to intervene with youth who are at risk for suicide. Throughout the United States, numerous states have implemented legislature regarding suicide prevention training for school. The goal of these programs is to provide school personnel with knowledge and confidence to effectively intervene with high-risk students in attempts to prevent suicide.
To see the legislation in your state, click here!
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| A Road Map for Suicide Research and Prevention | |
 It is time for policy-makers, funders, researchers and clinicians to tackle high suicide rates, say André Aleman and Damiaan Denys.
Despite its enormous societal impact, little progress has been made in the scientific understanding or treatment of suicidal behaviour. In this article, Aleman and Denys suggest a four-point plan for the future of suicide research and prevention. SAVE has been one of the leading organizations in developing the A Prioritized Research Agenda for Suicide Prevention: An Action Plan to Save Lives, which is used as a reference in this article.
To view the full article, click here
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| SAVE is Looking for Stories of Hope! | |
SAVE is currently accepting stories of hope from suicide survivors. Tell us about how you have been able to cope with the loss of a loved one or ways in which you have been able to proceed through the grieving process. We also welcome stories about how you or someone you know was able to prevent suicide by identifying the problem and getting help.
E-Mail Your Story to SAVE
Please indicate if we may use your full name, first name only, or if you'd like your story to be posted anonymously.
Submission Guidelines
By submitting your story to SAVE, you agree to the Submission Guidelines outlined below.
- All submissions become the property of SAVE and may be published in whole or in part on SAVE's website, educational, and/or promotional materials.
- SAVE is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of any submissions.
- SAVE reserves the right to edit submissions for any reason, and to refuse to post inappropriate submissions.
If you agree to the above terms, click here to e-mail us your story.
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