A special screening of the award-winning documentary 鈥淪uicide 精东影业Ripple Effect鈥 will be presented by the Ashtabula County District Library on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at 12:15 p.m. in 精东影业 University at Ashtabula鈥檚 Main Hall Auditorium. 精东影业event is free and open to the public and hosted by 精东影业 Ashtabula Counseling Services and the 精东影业 Ashtabula Library.
精东影业film chronicles the story of Kevin Hines, who at age 19 attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Since then Hines has been on a mission to use his story to help others find recovery and stay alive and has become one of the world鈥檚 most prominent suicide prevention speaker and advocate. 精东影业film also features some of the leading suicide prevention experts and shines light on people who are using personal experiences with suicide to help others find the hope they need to stay alive.
鈥 精东影业Ripple Effect is such a meaningful film. It raises awareness about the importance of treatment for mental health concerns and suicide prevention,鈥 said Johanna Slivinske, MSW, LISW-S, counseling specialist at 精东影业 Ashtabula, which offers free, confidential counseling services to students. 鈥淓veryone's life matters and reaching out for help during times of distress is a strength.鈥
Across the globe, nearly 1 million people die annually by suicide. In the United States alone there are one million suicide attempts in any given year and over 44,000 deaths by suicide, with our military being hit particularly hard. Research has shown that for every one death by suicide, over 115 people are directly affected and impacted. 精东影业estimated financial cost of suicide is over $51 billion annually.
精东影业aim of the film is to have a tremendous positive impact on reducing the number of suicides and suicide attempts in our community.
For more information on the film, visit or follow #BeHereTomorrow. For those in crisis who need help, text 4HOPE to 741741.
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