APD Rules Train Death Suicide

13-year old was apparent victim of bullying

"...as Jasmine Sanchez. The death has been ruled a suicide...."

April 30, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Austin Man’s Suicide in Jail After Seeking Medical Care Raises Question: Why Was He There?

Suffering from criminal depression

"...and then he was in jail. Was he on suicide watch?' And they were like, 'We don't have any..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Search Procedure Questioned in Sunday In-Custody Suicide

APD won't say publicly whether Zac Anam was searched before he was placed under arrest

"...the teenager after he had been detained by loss prevention officers (store-specific security guards) at the Macy's at Barton..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Mixed Nuts

"...neurotic and ineffectual staff of Lifesavers, a Venice, California, suicide prevention center. The story is supposed to be one..."

Jan. 6, 1995 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Food Industry Field Day to Raise Awareness for Mental Health

HEARD fundraises for support groups in Republic Park on Oct. 28

"...Last month was National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, a testament to the steadily growing..."

Oct. 28, 2019 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Naked City

"...• A youth suicide cluster may be developing in Travis County, and local..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

A New Day

Life in Kat Candler's cinematic world

"...a weary suburban family man wracked by his wife's suicide in Candler's revelatory film jumping off bridges, will likely..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

(Don't) Paint It Black

"...it's done is to really get people talking about suicide and suicide prevention."..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...events on Monday, April 3, shine a light on suicide, the second-leading cause of death for college students. On..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Future Perfect

Contemplating the digital afterlife

"...Christopher Gandin Le has worked in the field of suicide prevention for seven years, recently helping to run the..."

March 5, 2010 Screens Feature by Wells Dunbar

Getting Through Something Hard

Kat Candler's 'jumping off bridges' screens in conjunction with the Travis County Suicide Prevention Coalition

"...that they like the film because the subject of suicide is treated honestly and successfully. In turn, the film..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Screens Feature by C. Amber Pearce

Public Notice

"...Austin Rape Crisis Center Hotline volunteers and assault-prevention educators needed. 445-5776, ext. 209...."

Aug. 8, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide

"...Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicideby Kay Redfield Jamison..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Books Review by John H. Summers

Gay Place

This holiday season is filled with fun, queer activities

"...aerialists to delight your senses and raise money for suicide prevention. Boiz of Austin's Alexander the Great hosts. So..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Amplify Austin 2015: Mental Healing

Bringing action to mental health awareness

"...year’s donation campaigns cover an array of issues, including prevention, awareness and providing a stable environment for adults and..."

March 4, 2015 News Post by Tamar Price

The AggreGAYtor: September 11

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...• The 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention focuses on LGBTQ community...."

Sept. 11, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

10 Pinky 10 Stinky

2010 was a year for the queers! Kindof.

"...of all vice laws, everywhere, marriage equality, queer youth suicide prevention. What was that Queer Nation slogan? “We are..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

After Filing Bill Forcing Schools to Out LGBTQ Kids, Legislator Bullies Media

Sen. Konni Burton's SB 242 isn't being misreported; it's anti-trans

"...transgender people are at an exponentially higher risk of suicide than the general population.” While partially correct, Burton, either..."

Nov. 21, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fireflies Brings a Black, Queer Story to the Stage

Whatsinthemirror? brings Donja R. Love’s play to Austin

"...and mental health advocacy – after his sister attempted suicide for the second time in the midst of dealing..."

Aug. 14, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Nick Yeager

Anti-Bullying Bill Filed for Texas Legislature

San Antonio lawmakers open pre-filing season with David's Law today

"...press statement that the bill is inspired by the suicide of David Molak, a 16-year-old former student at Alamo..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

War-on-Drugs Style Bill Won't Help Fentanyl Crisis, Advocates Say

Meanwhile, a fentanyl test strip bill has stalled

"...$350,000 toward an “emergency action fund” for overdose and suicide prevention. As the state takes more action on the..."

May 1, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Public Notice

Volunteer Some More

"...Austin/Travis MHMR Hotline 24-hour crisis counseling, suicide prevention, info, and referrals. PO Box 3548, 78764-3548. 472-HELP...."

March 26, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...Austin/Travis MHMR Hotline 24-hour crisis counseling, suicide prevention, information, and referrals. PO Box 3548, 78764-3548. 472-HELP...."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

The Best Volunteers

"...Austin/Travis MHMR Hotline 24-hour crisis counseling, suicide prevention, information, and referrals. PO Box 3548, 78764-3548. 472-HELP,..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...Austin Rape Crisis Center Hotline and assault-prevention education needed.445-5776, ext. 209...."

Dec. 26, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Spring Into Action

"...Austin Rape Crisis Center Hotline and assault-prevention education needed. 445-5776, ext. 209...."

March 28, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Austin Cyclist Becomes First Openly Gay Man to Bike Around the World

Along the way, he raised money for the Trevor Project

"...raised nearly $19,000 for the Trevor Project, an LGBTQ+ suicide prevention nonprofit. The organization’s mission has always been close..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Has the Lege Truly Moved Past LGBTQIA Bigotry?

Slow progress toward equality and respect may continue

"...The Trevor Project, the nation's largest crisis intervention and suicide prevention effort serving queer and trans youth, has reported..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Point Austin: Another Year of the Gun

As the carnage continues, the Legislature shrugs again

"...1,140 teenagers (12-17); the total does not encompass harder-to-track suicides by firearm, of which the U.S. sees about 22,000..."

June 7, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Gun Control? In Texas?

Lawmakers consider Governor’s modest proposals to tackle gun violence in schools

"...is not homicide (which is declining in Texas) but suicide (which is increasing rapidly) and asked lawmakers to strengthen..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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