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The Statehouse News Bureau provides educational, comprehensive coverage of legislation, elections, issues and other activities surrounding the Statehouse to Ohio's public radio and television stations.

Preventing Suicide

Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel

Ohio State's former football coach Jim Tressel is among those who are talking about suicide and what the state is doing to prevent it. Republican State Representative Marlene Anielski says one Ohioan dies from suicide every five hours. She says it’s the leading cause of death for 10 to 14 year olds and the second leading cause of death for 15 to 35 year olds in Ohio. Jim Tressel, now the president of Youngstown State Univesity, says college students who need help can find it on campuses statewide. “There is help available and there is hope if you’ll just reach out for it.” - Jim Tressel, Youngstown State UniversityAnielski’s own son died of suicide at the age of 18. She says more needs to be done to break down stigmas that often deter suicidal people from getting help. Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is November 18th. Copyright 2017 The Statehouse News Bureau. To see more, visit The Statehouse News Bureau.

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