Community Discussion About Suicide

The Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, Forsyth County Government, Partners Health Management, and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System are hosting a “Community Discussion About Suicide” on Thursday, September 21, 5:45 pm in the Media Center at Carver High School, 35456 Carver School Road, Winston-Salem, NC.   The event is free and open to the public.

The purpose for this event is to have an open discussion about suicide.  Why?

• According to a US Surgeon General’s Report on mental health - 90% of persons who die by suicide have a mental health disorder – whether they are in treatment or are not in treatment.
• There were 1,448 REPORTED deaths by suicide in North Carolina in 2021.  This reflects a 10% increase in the number of reported deaths by suicide from 2004 to 2020.
• Twenty-two (22) Counties in North Carolina (out of 100) do not have a licensed psychiatrist.
• According to the UNC Sheps Center Health Professional Data Center – 68 counties in North Carolina lack a child psychiatrist.

Two (2) videos about the effects of suicide from the family and community perspective will be shown, facilitated by discussion between each video.

In addition to the videos and discussions, there are planned to be representatives from local mental health providers – including providers who work with school-age children and adolescents.  There will be mental health information and resources freely available to aid parents and families better access care for themselves, their child or someone they love.

See the attached flyer and we look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 21, 5:45 pm in the Media Center at Carver High School in Winston-Salem, NC for this educational and very important event.

For additional information, contact Beth Brooks with Partners Health Management at 336-527-3225.