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When Kids Say, ‘I’m Better Off Dead’

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Youth Risk Survey Data, among adolescents aged 12 to 17, his parent that he was better off dead. This boy had no suicidal
Licensed School 18.8 percent had seriously considered attempting suicide, plan but he did not have the appropriate words to express he
Psychologist 15.7 percent made a suicide plan, and 8.9 percent attempted wanted help and understanding.
A concerned parent came suicide. These percentages are higher for youth of color and This boy’s mom wanted to know how to help and our
to us for testing because on those identifying as LGBTQ. testing results report provided recommendations. They
more than one occasion her Our school neuropsychological testing revealed he had obtained a public school plan called an Individualized
son said, “I shouldn’t be ADHD and learning disabilities which caused significant Education Plan which provided specialized instruction. As a
alive. I’m better off dead.” school problems. This boy was viewed as the class clown family they began working with a counselor to improve home
Before contacting us, this and became the one people pointed to and assumed was the communication and understanding. Step by step they made
mom had already hid all disruptive cause when there was a problem. This contributed changes to help their child’s mental health and learning.
the sharp knives in her to him feeling rejected by most of his peers and teacher. If you or your child have suicidal thoughts or behaviors,
home. She was wise to seek Furthermore, his learning disabilities interfered with his call or text 988 for the suicide and crisis lifeline. You know
professional support rather than dismissing or scolding her reading, writing, and spelling so he was academically behind your child best so if you are concerned about a potential
child for saying that since suicide in children is a real concern. his peers. This caused embarrassment and he felt stupid. His learning disability, autism, or ADHD, call to discuss your
According to the Center for Disease Control’s website and circumstances created the perfect storm for him to cry out to child. Visit JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center Celebrates Strides In Marine

Conservation At 15th Annual Go Blue Awards

Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) honored local and The 2024 Go Blue Awards and their recipients are: of the daily comic strip “Sherman’s Lagoon,” which
national achievements in marine conservation during its Eleanor Fletcher Award (Lifetime Achievement): is syndicated in more than 150 newspapers across 20
prestigious 15th Annual Go Blue Awards presented by Tampa Jim Toomey, Alexandria, Va. ─ Toomey is the creator countries and in six languages.
General Hospital. This year, four individuals, businesses,
and nonprofits were recognized with exemplifying a “blue”
lifestyle of marine conservation. Each award recipient has
significantly impacted, improved, and protected our oceans,
beaches, and wildlife.

Rebecca Mott with Inwater Research
Group Jim Toomey Asa Miller

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Andy Dehart, president and CEO of Loggerhead
Marinelife Center

Blue Ambassador of the Year Award: Nan Hauser,
Brunswick, Maine – Hauser is president and director of the
Center for Cetacean Research and Conservation (CCRC),
and director and principal investigator of Cook Islands Whale
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Blue Business of the Year Award/Nonprofit of the Year
Award: Inwater Research Group, Jensen Beach, Fla. ─ The
small, nonprofit organization is dedicated to rescuing and
researching numerous marine species, including sea turtles,
elasmobranchs, and bony fishes.
For more information on this year’s winners, please visit
marinelife.org/goblue.
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