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crime1 year ago•2 min saved

"Minnesota Shooter's Attack on First Responders: New Details and Vigil for Fallen Heroes"

A search warrant filed in the case of the killings of three first responders in Burnsville reveals that Shannon Gooden shot at officers with multiple weapons during a standoff, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and a paramedic/firefighter. Gooden later died by suicide. The incident occurred after authorities responded to a sexual assault allegation at Gooden's home, where he barricaded himself in a bedroom with seven children present. A joint public funeral for the three first responders is planned for February 28, and resources for suicide prevention and domestic violence support are being shared.

via CBS Minnesota|

#burnsville #crime #firstresponders

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"Study Links Online Racism to Increased PTSD Symptoms in Black Adolescents"

A study published in JAMA Psychiatry reveals that Black children and teens experiencing online racial discrimination may show symptoms of PTSD, which could be linked to suicidal thoughts. The suicide rate among Black youth has significantly increased, with a 144% rise from 2007 to 2020. The study, which included 525 Black youth, found that those who faced online racism were more likely to report PTSD symptoms. Experts emphasize the need for supportive communities and caution against therapy approaches that might invalidate the experiences of Black children facing racism. Online platforms are urged to create safer environments and reduce hate speech to protect Black teens' mental health.

via NBC News|

##blackyouth #health

health-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Golden Gate Bridge Outfitted with Suicide Prevention Net"

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has been equipped with a suicide prevention net, which has been installed around 95% of the bridge to deter individuals from jumping. The net's completion comes after years of advocacy from families and survivors, with the aim to reduce the number of deaths, which have totaled around 2,000 since the bridge's opening in 1937. The net is already showing positive results, with a significant reduction in confirmed suicides during its construction phase in 2023.

via BBC.com|

##goldengatebridge #health-and-safety

healthsociety2 years ago•5 min saved

"San Francisco Installs Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Prevention Nets After Years of Effort"

After decades of advocacy, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge has been outfitted with stainless-steel nets designed to prevent suicides. The nets, which are already reducing the number of deaths, are a result of persistent efforts by survivors and relatives of those who died by suicide at the bridge. Despite delays and legal disputes over rising costs, the nets serve as a physical barrier to deter individuals from jumping, with the hope that this intervention will save lives and provide a moment for people to reconsider their actions and seek help.

via The Associated Press|

##goldengatebridge #healthsociety

health-and-safety2 years ago•5 min saved

"San Francisco Installs Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Prevention Nets After Years of Effort"

After two decades of advocacy, safety nets have been installed on the Golden Gate Bridge to prevent suicides. Kevin Hines, a survivor of a suicide attempt off the bridge, along with other advocates, pushed for the installation of the nets, which are now in place on both sides of the bridge. The nets are designed to deter jumps and reduce fatalities, with the number of suicides already declining as the project neared completion. Despite the project's cost rising to $224 million and legal disputes over construction expenses, the nets are seen as a crucial step in suicide prevention, with studies suggesting that most survivors of suicide attempts do not try again.

via Yahoo News|

##goldengatebridge #health-and-safety

health-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Coroner Urges Tech Giants to Tackle Sale of Lethal Substances After Woman's Suicide"

A British coroner has urged Google and Amazon to take action after Chloe Macdermott, a 43-year-old woman who had been struggling with mental health issues, committed suicide following a pact made with individuals she met online. She purchased a lethal substance from the US via Amazon and used information from an online forum to facilitate her suicide. The coroner issued a report to prevent future deaths, highlighting concerns about the forum's lack of age restrictions and the ease of obtaining poisons online. Google, Amazon, and other entities must respond with preventive measures within 56 days.

via The Guardian|

##coronersreport #health-and-safety

health-and-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

"Coroner Urges Tech Giants to Tackle Sale of Lethal Substances After Woman's Internet-Fueled Suicide"

A coroner has urged Amazon to take action against the sale of suicide drugs following the death of Chloe Macdermott, who took her life after ordering a toxic substance from Amazon US. The inquest revealed that Macdermott had joined an online forum that encouraged suicide and made a pact to commit suicide with other members. The coroner wrote to Amazon, Google, and UK government officials, expressing concern over the ease of access to such substances and forums, and the lack of effective border and customs controls. The coroner's report calls for preventative measures to avoid future deaths. Amazon and Google have been approached for comment.

via The Telegraph|

##amazon #health-and-safety