Community Conversation Tonight in Farmington Hills Focuses on LGBT Youth
Research shows that suicide attempts are disproportionately high among youth who are members of the LGBT community.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
5 Things You Should Know Today - May 23, 2012
Join a community conversation tonight in Farmington Hills about preventing suicide among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth.
Young people and the adults in their lives are invited to an important community conversation tonight that focuses on kids who struggle more than most with thoughts of suicide. Here's what else you should know today: What a forecast – sunny and 77, mostly clear tonight, with a low around 58. The National Weather Service earns bonus points today. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is now the third leading cause of death among 15- to 24-year-olds, with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth attempting suicide up to four times more than their heterosexual peers. Today at 7 p.m., the Farmington Area Suicide Prevention Task Force hosts a community conversation tonight that focuses on LGBT youth. The public is …
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Friday, April 27, 2012
Suicide Prevention Task Force 'Community Conversation' Focuses on LGBT Youth
The May 23 event will include speakers from groups that support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth.
After a highly successful inaugural event in September, the Farmington Area Suicide Prevention Task Force will host a Community Conversation May 23 that focuses on suicide prevention among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. Research shows that suicide attempts are disproportionately high among youth who are members of the LGBT community. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is now the third leading cause of death among 15- to 24-year-olds, with lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth attempting suicide up to four times more than their heterosexual peers. The 7 p.m. event, held at Farmington Hills City Hall, is targeted at parents, youth (ages 12 to 18), teachers, the faith community, service club members, and …
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