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☆ She told a 911 operator her marriage was over. Her ex fatally shot her while she was on the phone, police said.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A man fatally shot his former partner Thursday while she was on the phone with a 911 operator, telling authorities the couple's marriage had recently ended, police in Texas said. Lewisville police investigate what they described as a domestic violence murder-suicide that took place before dawn Thursday. "A short time later, while the female was on the phone with 911, multiple gunshots could be heard, and the call went silent," the department said. Witnesses who dialed 911 reported that the man shot a woman multiple times before he died by suicide, the department said. If you or someone you know is facing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence hotline for help at (800) 799-SAFE (7233), or go to www.thehotline.org for more.

California high school senior Landon Jones, 18, said he’s been bullied by his classmates since the fifth grade. “Does Landon live here?” the young man can be heard saying. His dad responds, “Yes, why?”“Someone said to come up here,” the young man can be heard mumbling, before loudly yelling, “because he’s a faggot!” and running off the property. Jones’ dad said the young man ran off and got in on the passenger side of a black Lincoln Navigator before it drove off. LGBTQ middle school students reported higher instances of bullying (65%) than those in high school (49%).

☆ Poor mental health in US teens exacerbated by negative experiences during Covid-19 pandemic, survey finds
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Poor mental health among teens in the United States was a concern before the Covid-19 pandemic, and major disruptions to school and social life since early 2020 have only exacerbated the situation. A new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that most adolescents experienced negative events during the Covid-19 pandemic – and those experiences were linked to higher prevalence of poor mental health and suicide attempts. About 1 of every 13 adolescents (8%) reported experiencing four or more adverse events during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Youth are in crisis,” Kathleen Ethier, director of the CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health, said in March. Approaching the mental health of teens and youth is nuanced and should be different from the way adults are treated, he said.

The recommendation from the independent panel of experts applies to children who aren't showing any signs or symptoms of a mental health problem. The health panel's new guidance represents a final set of recommendations for mental health screening for children. The problem, however, is that there is a dearth of mental health professionals trained to help such children. A second report found that emergency room visits related to children’s mental health rose dramatically in 2020, compared with 2019. But Pbert said that true mental health problems in children can result in excessive behavior changes.

☆ Anxiety: Influential task force recommends screening kids 8 and older
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Naomi Thomas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —For the first time, the US Preventive Services Task Force has recommended screening for anxiety in children 8 and older. In its final recommendations, published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA, the task force also urged screening for depression in children 12 and older, consistent with recommendations from 2016. The members considered recommendations on screening for suicide risk in children and adolescents but said there’s not enough evidence on its harms and benefits. Last month, the task force posted draft recommendations that for the first time said adults under 65 be screened for anxiety. “It is not coincidental that the USPSTF considered evidence for suicide and depression screening in the same updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review,” he wrote.

☆ Constance Wu shares details about her attempted suicide
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-05 | by ( Brahmjot Kaur | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Actor Constance Wu opened up about her suicide attempt in a tearful conversation on Jada Pinkett Smith’s show “Red Table Talk,” divulging what led to the incident. Wu said she felt like she couldn’t speak up about the harassment. Nadia Kim, a professor of sociology and of Asian and Asian American studies at Loyola Marymount University, said on the panel that the lack of Asian American representation makes it harder. “Because there are so few Asian American stars, there is incredible pressure put on these actors, like Constance Wu, to be perfect,” she said. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.

☆ Texas girl, 12, accused of making murder pact and shooting father, died by suicide, authorities say
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

A 12-year-old Texas girl accused of shooting her father in a murder pact she made with a friend died by suicide, authorities said Wednesday. He is expected to recover, the sheriff’s office said. The second girl did not act and was arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities found the Weatherford girl around 11:30 p.m. lying in the street with an apparent gunshot wound. Investigators believe the girl shot her father and fled before she turned the gun on herself, the sheriff's office has said.

☆ Students stage walkouts across Virginia over governor's transgender school policies
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Matt Lavietes | Matt Lavietes Is A Reporter For Nbc Out. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Students across Virginia protested Tuesday in response to new guidelines putting restrictions on transgender students in the state’s public schools. “Trans students are students just like everybody else. "While students exercise their free speech today, we’d note that these policies state that students should be treated with compassion and schools should be free from bullying and harassment." Students have begun to walk out of Northern Virginia schools in protest of Gov. "When Barbara Johns walked out, people told her she should have stayed put too," Virginia state Del.

☆ For the first time, US task force proposes recommendation to screen for anxiety in adults
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Naomi Thomas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The task force defines anxiety disorders as "characterized by greater duration or intensity of a stress response over everyday events." Screening tools already availableThe anxiety recommendation would apply to adults 19 and older who do not have a diagnosed mental health disorder. The statements are for anxiety screening in adults over the age of 65 and for screening of suicide risk in adults. The task force members also hope the recommendations will elevate awareness about the need for mental health screening and treatment. "We would like people to be honest, to provide their input and perspectives," Pbert said, adding that the task force will read every comment.

☆ Asylum-seeker takes her own life, New York City mayor says
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Antonio Planas | Antonio Planas Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

An asylum-seeker died by suicide in a New York City shelter on Sunday, Mayor Eric Adams said Monday. “The thousands of asylum seekers we have seen arrive in our city came to this country seeking a better life. Sadly though, yesterday, an asylum seeker in one of our facilities took her own life,” Adams said in a statement. “Our hearts break for this young woman and any loved ones she may have, and we, as a city mourn her. “I encourage all asylum seekers who need mental health support to utilize these services, and anyone in our city struggling with anxiety, depression, or mental health challenges of any kind to call 888-NYC-WELL.

Bed Bath & Beyond has tapped its chief accounting officer as interim CFO after its former executive died on Friday. Laura Crossen is interim chief financial officer as of Monday, the company said in a regulatory filing. Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond were down by about 15% early Tuesday as investors weighed the struggling retailer’s path forward. It said last week that it would eliminate the jobs of chief operating officer and chief stores officer. Customers leave a Bed Bath & Beyond store in New York on Aug. 25.

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☆ Bed Bath & Beyond shares decline after CFO's death
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-06 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond were down in premarket trading Tuesday after the struggling retailer’s chief financial officer died over the weekend. The stock was down more than 15% as investors weighed the company’s leadership crisis after Gustavo Arnal’s death. The loss comes after the company recently eliminated some executive positions, including chief operating officer, as part of its efforts to win back investor confidence and customers. Bed Bath & Beyond is operating under an interim chief executive, Sue Gove, after the company’s former leader, Mark Tritton, was ousted by the board in June. Arnal joined Bed Bath & Beyond in 2020 from London-based cosmetics company Avon after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

☆ Bed Bath & Beyond CFO falls to death days after company announces massive closures and layoffs
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-05 | by ( Julianne Mcshane | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A Bed Bath & Beyond executive died from an apparent suicide after falling from the downtown Manhattan luxury skyscraper where he lived, according to New York's medical examiner’s office. A Sunday statement from the retailer said that "the entire Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. organization is profoundly saddened by this shocking loss." Last year, Arnal took home $2.9 million as CFO of Bed Bath & Beyond, including $775,000 in salary and the rest in stock awards, according to InsiderTrades.com. Last month, he sold more than 42,500 shares of company stock worth more than a million dollars, according to the website MarketBeat. Bed Bath & Beyond's stock took a major hit last month after an influential investor sold all of his nearly 7.8 million shares.

☆ As the former Microsoft VP of HR I can assure you that HR is not your friend. Here's where you should go instead if you're having workplace issues.
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-11 | by ( Chris Williams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I'm the former vice president of human resources at Microsoft and I can tell you it shouldn't be HR. HR is not your friendDo not see your team's HR representative as a friend. But from my experience as an HR exec, I can assure you that the company did not have over 1,000 people in HR to be your friend. For work-related issues, once you've reported any company policy violations to HR, I strongly recommend you go outside your organization. Chris Williams is a leadership advisor, podcaster, TikTok creator, author, and former VP of HR at Microsoft.

☆ В Нью-Йорке здание Vessel вновь открыли для посетителей
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-28 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +2 min

Знаменитый «золотой улей» Vessel в районе Hudson Yards закрыли несколько месяцев назад — после серии самоубийств, которые там произошли. Здание Vessel было закрыто на несколько месяцев после трех самоубийств, произошедших за последний год. За последний год трое посетителей спрыгнули со строения высотой 150 футов, состоящего из 154-х соединенных друг с другом лестниц. «Наша цель — обеспечить максимальную безопасность каждого посещения Vessel», — сказал представитель Related. Напомним, здание Vessel открылось в марте 2019 года и привлекло 2,5 миллиона посетителей до того, как в январе было закрыто из-за череды трагедий.

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☆ Proms Can Be Painful. Pride Prom Is Different.
▼ + stars: | 2019-06-22 | by ( Jackie Molloy | Aaron Randle | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“It’s so fulfilling being here, seeing this,” said Savy Dunlevy, a 23-year-old gender nonconforming audio engineer. Sporting a tapered bob cut and blue blazer, Savy stood last Thursday on the back terrace of House of Yes, the cavernous warehouse-turned-disco in Bushwick, and thought on the awkwardness of an earlier prom . You’re going to be okay.’”Savy and hundreds of others had gathered in Bushwick for “Pride Prom,” a revisionist soiree thrown on June 13 by the dating app Hinge in celebration of World Pride 2019. The 21-and-over celebration served the dual purpose of raising money for It Gets Better, the L.G.B.T.Q. youth suicide prevention nonprofit, and affording community members a chance to relive a possibly painful moment of self suppression.

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