Suicide Quote by Carol Lynn Pearson
““In April of 2006, the Church-owned Desert Morning News, in a remarkable week-long series on suicide in Utah, reported: "A former surgeon general who recently spoke in Utah about suicide prevention said he was impressed with the state's warm and friendly people...But, he added, 'In New York, we kill each other. In Utah, you kill yourselves.'" The newspaper gave the shocking statistic that Utah leads the entire nation in suicides among men aged 15 to 24. Utah also has the 11th highest suicide rate over all age groups. (36)””
About This Quote
The passage highlights Utah’s unusually high male youth suicide rate, contrasting it with a perception of friendliness, and points out regional differences in violence.
In simple terms: Utah has high youth suicide despite a friendly reputation.
Key Takeaway
Consider community health and cultural factors.
Themes
public health
mental health
suicide
regional culture
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
sociological
public health
When to use this quote
- school counseling
- policy making
- community outreach
- research studies
Key Concepts
statistics
media influence
prevention strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors drive Utah’s suicide rates?
- How can communities intervene?
A Different Perspective
The quote may lack context about underlying causes and interventions.
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