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Layla Schaeffer

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Adoptee Suicide

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Trigger Warning: Talk of suicide and murder of a child Image from: https://intercountryadopteevoices.com/2021/05/29/we-need-to-talk-about-adoptee-suicide-now/ Suicide is an already taboo topic, but there is an even less known group affected by suicide. You may... More »

The Mental Health Advocate We Need: Jazz Thornton

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Image: Jazz Thornton, wearing a Voices of Hope Sweatshirt that is black The image is from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oxnXk6IpZT1NmaIGGDpLw Jazz Thornton, a 27-year-old New Zealander, has faced vast adversity throughout her life. She dealt with sexual a... More »

The Silent Killer Amongst College Students

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Trigger Warning: Discussion about Suicide           From Pexels website, a girl sitting in the middle of the street.  https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-sitting-on-road-3125006/ What is your major?  The question that college students are asked on a regular bas... More »