By: Dana Porter
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adults age 25-34 and third within youth age 15-24, the centers for disease control reports and one campus organization is providing outlets to not only college students but to adults in the U District area to reduce the stigma of suicide.
Dr. Theresa M. Okwumabua, professor of psychology at U of M partners with Memphis STEPS (suicide training and prevention services), a registered student organization who host events that opens to the public.
Dr. Theresa M. Okwumabua, professor of psychology at U of M partners with Memphis STEPS (suicide training and prevention services), a registered student organization who host events that opens to the public.
"One of the most important things we can do as a community to reduce the stigma is to talk openly, honestly, sharing accurate information, and in a helpful way about the different types of mental health issues/concerns different people may encounter; to let people know that having a mental health problem is no different than having a physical/medical complaint," Okwumabua said.
A mime performance was held at Job Corps Wednesday night where students acted out non-speaking scenarios in-front of classmates and guest artist from New York, Michael Sanders.
"Teen suicide is a problem and acting out scenarios are a an expression or feelings one may experience or know," he said. Below is a photo slideshow and video of the performance on Wednesday evening.
A mime performance was held at Job Corps Wednesday night where students acted out non-speaking scenarios in-front of classmates and guest artist from New York, Michael Sanders.
"Teen suicide is a problem and acting out scenarios are a an expression or feelings one may experience or know," he said. Below is a photo slideshow and video of the performance on Wednesday evening.
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