[Applause] Think of those impactful people in our lives that eventually got phased out either due to them becoming unrecognizable to us or to external circumstances. Sometimes this may be a painless transition and sometimes it may cause people to break down into the most vulnerable form. I'm here today as I believe that this generation is going to have more connections and yet have less meaningful ones that they are able to generate.This is because not of how we are born, but because of how we've been shape ...

[Music] Go kill yourself. You're a loser. Nobody likes you. You're worthless.Even your mom doesn't care about you. Said to your face. Spread as gossip.Post online. Said as they push you with their fist raised. Said slightly as they walk past.Hello, I'm CJ Lee in year 7 at Kronola High in Australia. Today I would like to discuss a very important topic. That topic being bullying.Some kids start high school thinking it won't happen to them. They won't be bullied. They're resilient.But that's where they're prob ...

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Tonight, chilling newly released footage shows Shane Devon Tamura, the man who opened fire in a New York City skyscraper last week, shirtless inside his Las Vegas apartment last year, surrounded by police and paramedics, responding to a call that he could be suicidal. He called his mom anymore. In the footage, you see him calmly point police toward his gun.The gun's okay. Don't touch it. Don't go near it.Okay. The officer asks him if he has a CCW or concealed carry weapon permit. You do have active CCW.I do ...

Every day, more questions are being raised about that Jeffrey Epstein prison cell video. The Department of Justice and the FBI released with great fanfare. Look how transparent we're being.They described it as the full raw surveillance video from the camera near the child sex trafficker's prison cell the night before he was found dead. It was their so-called look, here's the video. Right away, people noticed at least a minute was missing.Now, the explanation Attorney General Pam Bondi gave didn't make that ...

We don't know what's happened in this case in this terrible case, but u the suspect did leave a note and did reference NFL sports. He referenced Terry Long, the Pittsburgh Steelers player who died by suicide. >> What we do know about Terry Long's case is one, it was a tragic case of suicide.The fact that he's referencing it comes from a contact sports history. uh unclear if there is that link but that for your audience really critical to recognize that right now the only definitive diagnosis for CTE in some ...

The New York officials today saying that Food Network Chef Anne Burrell died by suicide last month. The New York City's medical examiner's office cited acute intoxication from multiple substances in her death. Back in June, the fire department said without naming Burell that it responded to her address for report of cardiac arrest.If you or anyone you know is currently in crisis, please call or text 988 to reach the suicide and crisis hotline. We thank you for watching and remember, stay updated on breaking ...

The New York officials today saying that Food Network chef Anne Burrell died by suicide last month. >> The New York City's medical examiner's office cited acute intoxication from multiple substances in her death. Back in June, the fire department said without naming Burell that it responded to her address for report of cardiac arrest.If you or anyone you know is currently in crisis, please call or text 988 to reach the suicide and crisis hotline. ...

Social Media & Mental Health - Social media's prominence contributes to individuals feeling uncomfortable in their own skin, leading to comparisons and a sense of inadequacy [2] - Suicide rates among teenagers in countries like Taiwan, Singapore, and the US have doubled or tripled, becoming a leading cause of death, coupled with doubled depression rates over the last decade [3] - Overstimulation of the brain and excessive information intake lead individuals to compare themselves to unrealistic standards, fostering self-doubt [10] - Approximately half of people globally identify more with self-doubt than self-love, with the percentage closer to 60% for teenagers [11] Relationships & Connections - Social media has inadvertently caused shallower relationships due to a lack of time and dedication for self-reflection, replaced by comparisons to unrealistic standards [4] - A lack of character building and social skills, such as reading people, due to excessive screen time reduces the number of real friends individuals are able to have [7] - The absence of deep connections and real friends can lead to feelings of loneliness, emotional distress, and depression [8] Solutions & Recommendations - Taking initiative to foster meaningful connections can lead to a sense of accomplishment and the relearning of skills necessary for a satisfactory life [8] - Engaging in activities like volunteer work allows individuals to interact with the community, share experiences, and become more compassionate [12] - Self-imposed isolation can be beneficial for self-reflection and personal growth, allowing individuals to propel themselves to new heights [13] - Being comfortable in one's own skin and not being afraid of being alone enhances the value of social interactions and builds self-confidence [14]

[Music] [Applause] Yeah, that's a six-year-old me, a young man that had no idea what life's journey was all about and how precious it actually is. If you don't mind, I'd like to read a short short poem uh that I made shortly after my first suicide attempt. It's entitled I'm just a number. I'm just a number. I breathe. I seek. I blunder. I'm just a number. I fall. I hurt. I wonder. I'm just a number. I've loved. I've lived. I'll die. But Lord knows I've tried to be more than just a number. In 1984, I was an ...