Author : Bart J. Allen
Squarely in the heart of America, Salina, Kansas is a pretty safe place to have kids. At least, that's what they say. But some places in Kansas are safer than others. The Allens found out the hard way. In the case of the death of their oldest son, seventeen-year-old Destry Greer Allen, they did what nobody else would do to find out the truth about what really happened to him that late night in June of 2004. Originally ruled a textbook suicide, an independent investigation by the Allens discovered it was anything but. Seven years later, Destry's case is still open - an unsolved suicide. What happens when the system intended to protect citizens at the most vulnerable times in their lives not only turns its back, but goes out of its way to wrong them? What happens when the professionals, who citizens trust and depend on to take care of them, go after them instead, to teach them a lesson? The Allens found out.
Category: Mental Health Suicide Awareness
When we lost Anthony Bourdain, we lost an icon.
An icon not just in the media - but a physical icon for love, honesty, creativity, and passion - all things wonderful.
His taking of his own life was a shock to many - and a wake-up call, to most, of how hidden some peo
Date : 19 May 2019
Created By : Zoe Baber Read More
Category: Suicide Awareness Mental Health
Interesting article on suicide prevention and erasing the stigma associated with mental health problems.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/09/health/suicide-prevention-college-campus/
Date : 23 Nov 2016
Created By : Yasmin Kayiran Read More
Category: Suicide Awareness
Tomorrow marks one year that not only a coach of mine, but a mentor and friend took his own life. It was the first time that I've lost someone to suicide that was that close with me. I never thought that it would bother me like it did. I found myself asking, "could I have done
Date : 03 Jun 2019
Created By : CB52 Read More
