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Suicide Prevention Focus of Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

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The most recent data from the South Dakota Risk Behavior Survey shows that 29 South Dakota youth ages 15 to 24 took their own lives in 2005, and suicide is the second leading cause of death for South Dakota kids. This is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and Duane Majeres with Community Counseling Services in Huron says the observance offers an opportunity to remind families that help is available. Majeres says resources developed by South Dakota Voices for Children are now available to help parents, school administrators, teachers and others who work with kids.

“It's called "A Parent's Guide to Children's Mental Health Services," a variety of information on mental health issues. And the second thing is, there is a South Dakota Mental Health Directory searched by town. It gives a list of providers or resources parents can contact if they have concerns about their child.”

Dr. Susan Randall with South Dakota Voices for Children says they're trying to get the message out that kids of all ages experience depression and that it's treatable.

“We want people to know that it's important to get help. Many times people think that childhood is a happy time, children have no cares. But, that isn't the reality. Children can experience depression. And, of course, when they experience depression and it's untreated, they are at higher risk for suicide.”

Copies of “A Parent's Guide to Children's Mental Health Services” are available at no cost by contacting South Dakota Voices for Children by phone at 605-367-9667 or by e-mail at office@sdvoicesforchildren.org. It's also printable from their Web site, www.SDVoicesForChildren.org.


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