Tag Archives: warning signs of suicide

National Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death for individuals between 10-24 years old.  (American Association of Suicidology, 2014.) There is help if you or a loved one is experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts. Some signs to look out for are changes in behavior, eating/sleeping habits, and drasticRead More

Commentary on “13 Reasons Why” t.v. program

On behalf of Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans and Teen Life Counts, we would like to share some resources for families to help navigate the content of the Netflix show, 13 Reasons Why. The show provides a graphic depiction of suicide which is considered a trigger and a risk factor for suicide contagion. Read More

Teen Life Counts (TLC) Reaches Thousands of Students Annually

Melissa Stewart, LMSW Teen Life Counts (TLC) Program Coordinator Hello there! My name is Melissa Stewart and I am a licensed master social worker. I took on the position of Program Coordinator for Teen Life Counts (TLC) last February. Since TLC is funded by grants and generous donors, JFS has been able to provide theRead More