Suicide among teens and young
adults is a taboo subject for many,
but at Bucks the opportunity to
openly discuss the terrible frequency
of suicide may be the hope
some are looking for.
On Tuesday Nov. 20, The
Woman’s Center and Bucks counseling
services will be hosting a
suicide awareness forum for students
who want to become more
knowledgeable about suicide statistics
and causes as well as learning
about preventative measures.
Natalie Kaye, Woman’s Center
coordinator, hopes to bring awareness
to a problem that plagues
many high schools and colleges,
and has become a cultural issue.
“Suicide is such a large problem
in today’s youth,” Kaye said, “but
it’s a problem that needs to be both
talked about and addressed on a
serious level.”
During the forum, a 30-minute
video will be shown entitled “Eternal
High,” billed as “a teenager’s
experience.that will change your
life,” which depicts teenage
depression and suicide. Along
with the video, performance artist
and professional mime Janet
Berkowitz will present a piece
called “Living on the See-Saw.”
Following the video and performance
piece, attendees will
have the option to join small-group
discussions with Bucks counselors
on the forum and its topics.
Berkowitz, who both dealt with
and attempted suicide in her life,
will also be available for questions
and comments.
“For some people, talking in
front of others may be difficult, let
alone when it’s on such a difficult
subject,” Kaye said of the group
discussions.
The free forum will be held 11
a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and again at 6 –
7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge.