Teen Suicide Epidemic in NE Ohio! “Suicide Contagion”

brichpodcast (46)in #suicide • 7 years ago

6 teens from Massillon Perry, 1 from Canton South Also one in Jackson, Coventry and Wadsworth have committed suicide! 10 in total!

This is a very small area.

The string of deaths, is being looked at as a “suicide contagion,” which is when exposure to suicide increases suicidal behavior. Carole Vesely, with the Crisis Intervention and Recovery Center, said being a teenager or going to the same school could be enough of a connection.

She told parents to look for such warning signs as major behavior changes, withdrawal, risky behavior, use of drugs or alcohol, and changes in eating or sleeping habits. The two major triggers for suicide are the breakup of a relationship or a family conflict, she said, and she urged parents to take those issues seriously and call for help if they’re concerned.

The Perry Township Police Department is handling five investigations, and the Jackson Township Police Department is handling the other. Perry Township Police Chief Michael Pomesky said his department’s investigations have revealed multiple factors — and not a single issue — appear to have influenced the students. Bullying has not been identified as a potential cause, he said, and the deaths are not believed to be linked. No details have been released on the 4 most recent deaths.

I will update when I can, But information is limited. I have first hand knowledge that this is true due to local parents talking in local sports/ community pages on facebook.

Our hearts go out to all the families dealing with this terribly sad situation.

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