Chatham Students To Walk Against Suicide

CHATHAM, NJ - A team of students from Chatham High School are lending their support to raising suicide awareness Saturday by participating in the Out of the Darkness Walk at Cougar Field.

Each CHS student or staff member who raises 150 dollars for the walk will receive a free t-shirt. Otherwise, registration is free, but donations are recommended.

One in five people experience a mental health condition during their lifetime. Ninety percent of those who die by suicide have a experienced a serious mental health condition, organizers said.

CHS Student Assistance Counselors Lisa Lattarulo and Christine Mahoney want to remind community members to be aware of suicide warning signs, which include changes in behavior, eating habits, sleeping habits, and/or mood, as well as increases in substance use. Sometimes, people will seem to longer experience joy from things they once found joyful.

“Mental health does not discriminate. If you or a friend or loved one is suffering, reaching out for help is crucial," Lisa Lattarulo said. "Talk to a trusted adult or counselor.”

All community members are invited to participate in the walk, and Chatham High School invites CHS students and staff to join the Cougar Team.

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