Chatham Teens To Host Suicide Prevention Talk

CHATHAM, NJ — Chatham Teens For Mental Health has announced that in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, it will host a community-based presentation titled "Talk Saves Lives."

The presentation, which is being held in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, will take place on May 19, at 7 p.m. at the Chatham Township Municipal Building, located at 58 Meyersville Road.

The hour-long presentation will cover the general scope of suicide as well as prevention research, according to Chatham Teens For Mental Health. Individuals interested in attending should RSVP to ChathamTeens4MH@gmail.com.

“Being a teenager today is tough. We have pressure coming at us from all directions and it can be hard, but it’s important to understand that suicide is never the answer," said Mollie Ritter, President of CTFMH. “We hope that through this community forum, teenagers, their parents, and others will gain a better understanding of the risks and warning signs of suicide and learn what they can do to prevent it.”

Chatham Teens For Mental Health is a group of teenagers who are committed to removing the stigma associated with mental health and raising awareness about suicide prevention.

“In New Jersey, suicide is the third-leading cause of death among youth between 10 and 24. The more we come together as a community to talk about mental health the sooner we can remove the stigma associated with it,” Jane Middleton, Second Vice President of CTFMH, said.

CTFMH has also announced its support for the seventh annual Morris County Suicide Prevention Walk, which will take place on September 17 at Cougar Field in Chatham Township. To learn more about the "Welcome to the Out of the Darkness: Morris County Walk" click here.

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