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PDP Class

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT

PDP Class
Start Date: 16-Mar-10 4:00 PM
End Time: 16-Mar-10 6:00 PM
Location: First Colonial High School
Speaker: Kathleen Wakefield and Kate Cardone

First Colonial High School

Presentation at the Adult Learning Center

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:30:00 GMT

Presentation at the Adult Learning Center
Start Date: 24-Mar-10 10:30 AM
End Time: 24-Mar-10 11:30 PM
Location: Adult Learning Center
Speaker: Kathleen Wakefield and Kate Cardone

Adult Learning Center

Presentations at Princess Anne High School

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Presentations at Princess Anne High School
Start Date: 25-Mar-10 7:00 AM
End Time: 25-Mar-10 2:00 PM
Location: Princess Anne High School
Speaker: Kathleen Wakefield and Kate Cardone

Princess Anne High School

Presentations at Princess Anne High School

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Presentations at Princess Anne High School
Start Date: 26-Mar-10 7:00 AM
End Time: 26-Mar-10 2:00 PM
Location: Princess Anne High School
Speaker: Kathleen Wakefield and Kate Cardone

Princess Anne High School

Lighthouse Clubs Visit to Eastern Va Medical School

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:15:00 GMT

Lighthouse Clubs Visit to Eastern Va Medical School
Start Date: 26-Mar-10 3:15 PM
End Time: 26-Mar-10 5:15 PM
Location: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Speaker: Dr. Paul Aravich

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Presentations at Kempsville HS

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMT

Presentations at Kempsville HS
Start Date: 29-Mar-10 7:30 AM
End Time: 29-Mar-10 2:00 PM
Location: Kempsville HS
Speaker: Kathleen Wakefield and Kate Cardone

Kempsville HS

Training for Oceana Youth Center Staff

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Training for Oceana Youth Center Staff
Start Date: 30-Mar-10 1:00 PM
End Time: 30-Mar-10 2:00 PM
Location: Oceana Youth Center
Speaker: Kathleen Wakefield and Kate Cardone

Oceana Youth Center

Presentations at Kempsville HS

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:30:00 GMT

Presentations at Kempsville HS
Start Date: 1-Apr-10 7:30 AM
End Time: 1-Apr-10 2:00 PM
Location: Kempsville HS
Speaker: Kathleen Wakefield and Kate Cardone

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Kempsville HS

Presentation at Oceana Youth Center

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:30:00 GMT

Presentation at Oceana Youth Center
Start Date: 13-Apr-10 6:30 AM
End Time: 13-Apr-10 7:30 PM
Location: Oceana Youth Center
Speaker: Kathleen Wakefield and Kate Cardone

Oceana Youth Center

Internal Event

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Internal Event
Start Date: 14-Apr-10 8:30 AM
End Time: 14-Apr-10 5:30 PM

How to Face Teen Depression

noemail@ineedalighthouse.org — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT

This article originally appeared on the CBS website. To see the original article click here. new CBSThumbScroller('storyStrip', {'setArrowClasses': true}); NEW YORK, March 1, 2010 How to Face Teen Depression Child and Adolescent Psychologist Discusses How Parents Can Deal with Troubled Kidsvar HistoryDetection = new HistoryDetection({testLocation: #socialMediaCallout}); new SocialCallout('socialMediaCallout'); Play CBS Video Video Warning Signs of Teen Depression Psychologist Jennifer Hartstein discussed the death of Marie Osmond's son and ways to deal with depressed adolescents. (CBS/AP) (CBS) Severe depression and thoughts of suicide are difficult things for a parent to contemplate about their kids. But how should parents address these issues? On The Early Show, Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, a child and adolescent psychologist, said parents need to intervene if a child seems to be reaching this point. It's really important to ask a lot of questions,...

Depression Education Seen as Key to Teen Suicide Prevention

noemail@ineedalighthouse.org — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT

This article originally appeared on the website for News10abc, www.news10.net. To see the full article click here. Depression Education Seen as Key to Teen Suicide Prevention Ayesha Thomas OAS_AD('ArticleFlex_1'); SACRAMENTO, CA -- There's not a day that goes by in the Beeman home when they don't think about thier son Christopher. He would have turned 24 years old this past June. Christopher jumped from the Foresthill Bridge on June 13 in 2004. At 19, Christopher's mother Gail Beeman said he was struggling with a situation that had caused him to be depressed. And while his family understood and was aware he was going through a difficult time, they never expected he would take his own life. Other than they anger, he didn't show any other (signs). He just kept saying his life was screwed up because of one mistake, Beeman said. At that time, I didn't realize that anger was a sign of depression...We took him to a counselor. She said he was doing great about...

Study Identitfies Growing Risk of Suicide Among Black Teens

noemail@ineedalighthouse.org — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT

This article originally appeared on teendrugabuse.org. To see the original article, click here. Study Identifies Growing Risk of Suicide Among Black Teens Posted on February 14, 2010 Suicide is an alarming threat for teens who may be dealing with mental issues, such as depression or bipolar disorder. New research suggests that teens in specific demographic groups may be more at risk than others. Research funded in part by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health, suggests that Black American teens, especially females, could be at a higher risk for attempting suicide, even if they have never been diagnosed with a mental disorder. The findings of this research were based on responses from adolescent participants in the National Survey of American Life (NSAL). This survey captured national estimates on suicidal thoughts and behaviors as well as suicide attempts in 13- to 17-year old Black youth in the United States. As...

Interview with Glenn Close

noemail@ineedalighthouse.org — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Click this link to watch a wonderful interview on MSNBC with actress Glenn Close regarding her campaign to address the stigma associated with mental illness

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#33625678

Teens, Texting and the Sleep Connection

noemail@ineedalighthouse.org — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

This article originally appeared on Seattletimes.com. To see the original article, follow this link http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2009961184_textingteens29.html By Jackie Burrell Contra Costa Times Related Living RSS feed Between their crazy schedules and upside-down circadian rhythms, teens always have been somewhat sleep-deprived. Now technology is making it worse. Teens are not just texting, instant-messaging and surfing Facebook all day; they're sleeping with their cellphones or laptops, too. Or rather, not sleeping. And doctors and parents, many of them raised in an era when phones were attached to walls, are concerned. So many teens are having sleep issues, and parents aren't necessarily regulating the use of the electronic devices enough, says Margie Ryerson, a Walnut Creek, Calif., therapist who specializes in adolescent issues. It's impossible to wind down and relax the body, the mind, the senses and be ready to fall asleep. The texting...

If teenagers show warning signs of suicide....Talk about it.

noemail@ineedalighthouse.org — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

This article originally appeared on the Mail Tribune website. To see the original article, follow this link, http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090913/NEWS/909130301 Parents, mental health and school officials stress need to act quickly Cheryl Diaz, right, with daughters Veronica Rodriguez, 19, and Estrella Diaz, 7.Jim Craven aryImgs[imgCounter] = /apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=MM&Date=20090913&Category=NEWS&ArtNo=909130301&Ref=AR&MaxW=200&MaxH=180&title=1&border=0; aryCaps[imgCounter] = Cheryl%20Diaz%2C%20right%2C%20with%20daughters%20Veronica%20Rodriguez%2C%2019%2C%20and%20Estrella%20Diaz%2C%207. Jim Craven ; aryZooms[imgCounter] = javascript: NewWindow(870,625,window.document.location+'&Template=photos&img=+imgCounter+'); bolImages=true; var isoPubDate = 'September 13, 2009' September 13, 2009 By Sanne Specht Mail Tribune ...

Suicide Prevention Week: What depression is like in children and adolescents

noemail@ineedalighthouse.org — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

When Talk Turns Deadly: teen suicide

noemail@ineedalighthouse.org — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

This article originally appeared on Examiner.com. To see the original article follow this link: http://www.examiner.com/x-16182-Buffalo-Teen-Issues-Examiner~y2009m9d9-When-talk-turns-deadly-teen-suicide When talk turns deadly: teen suicide September 9, 10:47 AMBuffalo Teen Issues ExaminerLorna Czarnota I just want to die. Put a gun to my head and BANG! Disturbing words to hear, more so when they are spoken by a youth who has his or her entire life ahead. We tend to shrug it off as just one of those crazy things teens say, they couldn't really mean it. Or could they? Talking about suicide is one of the warning signs that someone is in need of help. In fact, it is an in-your-face cry for help, yet often it goes unheeded. Couple this with a youth's overriding sense of helplessness and feeling that there is no hope for improvement, and you have a deadly cocktail. Sudden mood changes, an angry youth becomes sedate and pliant, or gives up something they...

Parking Plan Prevents Teen Suicide

noemail@ineedalighthouse.org — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This article originally appeared on denver.yourhub.com. To see the original article, follow this link: http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Stories/Fundraising/Story~652435.aspx Parking plan prevents teen suicide e-mail to a friend | print this | link to this 1 of 2 NEXT › ‹ PREVIOUS Bill Holmes var images='Image.axd?imageid=544250:Image.axd?imageid=544251:'; var imageSrcArray=images.split(':'); var imageArray = new Array(); var captions=Bill Holmes:Second Wind walkers:; var captionArray=captions.split(':'); for(i=0; i 0){ ImageControl.src = imageArray[imageIndex].src + ©type=1; ImageControl.alt = (captionArray[imageIndex]!=) ? captionArray[imageIndex] : contentTitle; ImageLink.href = imageArray[imageIndex].src + ©type=2; CaptionControl.innerHTML = captionArray[imageIndex]; if(creditArray[imageIndex] && creditArray[imageIndex]!=) { CreditControl.innerHTML = Provided by: + creditArray[imageIndex]; } if (imageTotal>1) { ImageLocationControl.innerHTML =...

Teenage Depression and Drug Abuse

noemail@ineedalighthouse.org — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

This article originally appeared on the website of drugfree.org, the website of Partnership for a Drug Free America. Follow this link to see the original article http://news.drugfree.org/2009/07/15/teenage-depression-and-drug-abuse-a-lethal-combination-under-diagnosed-and-under-treated/ . Teenage Depression and Drug Abuse by Partnership Editorial Staff tags addiction, bi-polar, co-occurring disorder, depression, dual diagnosis, Mental Health, self-medicate, substance abuse --> Story Tools Email Print Share The full article will be included in the body of your email. Your E-Mail: * Friend's E-Mail: * Cancel Sending... Del.icio.us Digg Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Yahoo! Cancel Related Stories Report: Government Spends Nearly $500 Billion Dollars On Drug-Abuse Costs & Consequences How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: Addiction Expert’s New Book for Parents ...

There is Help. There is Hope

Mon, 18 May 2009 16:26:09 GMT

Depression is treatable, suicide is not. Through education and prevention we can save lives and prevent needless suffering.

Depression Puts Youth at Risk for Suicide

Mon, 18 May 2009 16:20:10 GMT

Teen depression is a common problem. Approximately 20 percent of teens will experience depression before they reach adulthood.

Suicide Affects the Young

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:27:20 GMT

Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people (ages 10-24).

Suicide Affects Thousands

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:20:08 GMT

In the United States suicide ends one life every 17 minutes.

Our Mission

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:18:14 GMT

To significantly reduce the loss and suffering from teen and young adult depression, suicide, and suicidal behavior in the South Hampton Roads area.

Hampton Roads Resources

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:22:59 GMT

Community Services Agencies Chesapeake Community Services Board 757-548-7000 Eastern Shore Community Services Board 757-422-7707 (emergency) Hampton/Newport News Community Services Board 757-788-0011 (emergency) Norfolk Community Services Board 757-664-7690 (emergency) Portsmouth Community Services Board 757-393-8990 (emergency) Virginia Beach Community Services Board 757-385-0888 (emergency) 757-385-0866 Western Tidewater Community Services Board 757-942-1069 (emergency) Colonial Services Board (Williamsburg) 757-220-3200 (main & crisis intervention) Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck CSB 804-693-5057 800-639-9668 Community Resources Barry Robinson Center (for youth) 800-221-1995 or 757-455-6100 (admissions) Fleet & Family Services 800-FSC-LINE (372-5463) National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 888-486-VAMI (8264) Senior Resource Center...

Volunteer

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:04:42 GMT

Staff

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:33:14 GMT

Kathleen Wakefield Founder, Executive Director On July 25, 2001, in the space of a moment, Kathleen Wakefield’s life changed forever. Kathleen’s doorbell rang at midnight. A police Chaplain and police officer informed Kathleen that her 21 year-old son, Jake, had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Jacob was a soft-spoken, handsome young man with a winning smile and a dry sense of humor that drew a large circle of friends. Jake hid his despair from those closest to him. Jake’s death was unfathomable, and totally unnecessary. Jake’s suicide gave Kathleen a new life’s mission, “It is my deepest desire to honor Jake’s life by educating teens and young-adults about depression and suicide.” Kathleen believes depression is treatable and hopes to reduce lives lost to suicide. Using her 30+ years of experience as a teacher in Virginia Beach Public Schools Kathleen created I NEED A LIGHTHOUSE. Inc.,...

Suicide Prevention

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:41:35 GMT

If You Feel You May Be at Risk for Suicide If you are considering harming yourself, it is imperative that you seek help immediately. Turning to a family member, friend, or mental health professional can provide immediate support and keep you physically safe. If you are unable to seek help from someone you know, you can find assistance through the support and crisis lines listed below. REMEMBER: There is ALWAYS another solution, even if you can’t see it right now. Emotions and situations change. Do not be ashamed. Many people have experienced what you are going through. Depression can make you feel emotions and act in ways that do not fit with your usual personality. Wait 24 hours before you take any negative action because this can give you time to think things through and find other options. Try to talk to someone, anyone - as long as they are not another suicidal or depressed person. If you’re afraid you can’t control yourself, make sure...

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