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Suicide is a growing public health crisis; here’s how Scouting is trying to help

September 9, 2024 2

Suicide — and suicide attempts — are serious public health challenges. When reading over the CDC’s list of strategies for preventing suicide, I couldn’t help but notice how Scouting can help with many of them.

“Just keep him talking.” How this Scout saved his friend from a possible suicide

September 4, 2023 7

Shawn Sweeney, a Scouts BSA youth in Texas, was on the phone with a longtime family friend when his friend confided that he was having some troubles and not feeling good about himself. Then he said, “I want to end it.”

BSA releases video, discussion guide for Suicide Prevention Month

August 21, 2023 0

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the BSA has released a video and discussion guide designed to be used at meetings of the BSA’s programs aimed at older youth: Scouts BSA units, Venturing crews, Sea Scout ships and Exploring posts.