The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in conjunction with California Lutheran University, in Thousand Oaks, Ca., is holding a suicide prevention education program in the Cal Lu Forum. The correct education is key in knowing how one can help in preventing suicide or helping others seek out treatment. There is no cost for this event. Everyone in the surrounding communities are invited. Dr. Goodwin, Director of the CLU Counseling Center will be co-facilitating with AFSP.
It is estimated that each year, nearly 1 million Americans make a suicide attempt, more than 38,000 die by suicide, and more than 20 million suffer from depression. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in college age students and the leading cause of injury death in the U.S. overall. Suicide takes an enormous toll on families, friends, co-workers and entire communities. Yet, suicide can be prevented. This event is designed to raise and awareness for suicide prevention and to promote the April 27th, 2013 Out of The Darkness Campus Walk at Cal Lu.