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Show i 3 The Sampler, Sept 5, 1985 o o n gQDDGDGJ dp by Lisa Simunaci three DA civilians and 13 fa-mi- ly members, died this year.. By the same means, 25,000 people in the U.S. die each year: they kill themselves. "Too many things, happen too soon," said Edith Javens, director of education and information at Salt Lake men- than anyone wants to ables contributing to this that we did not have 30 years ago," Javens told a group of high school milteachers, counselors and itary investigators here. For instance, people are more mobile, they move f jor factor in suicide Javens l," . He will asking for help.to someone unfold hopefully that will listen, Javens ad- ad- vised. want a listener or profes- sional help." Even if a suicidal person ' is turned into therapy or counseling, it's not always enough. "There are people that have already decided that they are going to kill themselves, once they have made that decision they will Javens attempt suicide," ' 'said. :.-v' ;" When a person starts giving away their prized possessions, it may mean they have made the decision to kill tempts. Javens gave her dience advise on how to deal with stress. At one point in her lecture, she had the people in the room close their eyes and pretend they were from stress." - Javens spoke to a group that was mainly made up of teachers "It's ideal for adolescents to be able to turn to their parents, but, many times they are not - available," explained Javens. "The teachers are on the front line and can be the -;V- most important person in a teenagers life." - 9. Suicide occurs in all age groups, from the very young to the very old. i 10. Women usually attempt suicide with the use of drugs; men tend to use more violent methods. Approximately 25,000 people kill themselves in the U.S. each year. Nine times that number attempt suicide but v.:' do not succeed. ' ,.: ' is tenth the Suicide leading cause of death among :,2. adults in the U.S. 3. Suicide is among the first ten causes of death in 23 of the 50 states. 4. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among college students; it is fourth in the 5 age group. 5. Suicide occurs in all levels of society. 6. Most people who kill themselves in the U.S. are native born, Caucasian males 35 years old or Older. 7. Most suicides occur within three months following improvement from a crisis. 8. There is no other, kind of death which leaves behind such long lasting, harmful mental health feelings of distress, blame, shame, guilt, and puzzlement. : : 1. '' ' r- - . atau- - tree, stumps. "This guided imagery is used as a relaxation technique to get away . "At that point they may y, Jp :m:j . said. The suicidal, person, is "It's not just being crazy. Intelligence, economics and training play no favorites,' explained Javens. Even people such as psychiatrists and doctors are at high risk. Retired people and adolescents are other high risks for suicide, according to Javens. Suicide can sometimes be prevented through crisis intervention. "If you detect danger signs, sthe first thing you shoukMe-irally to the person and express your sorrow that things are so bad that he or she wants to die," advises Dr. Marianne Felice, director of adolescent medi people don't have any lets for their stress." The suicide rate in the U.S. has tripled since 1955. "There are all kinds of vari- themselves. Prolonged stress is a ma- "The point is to sound non-judgmenta- mit, Javens said. tal health center. "These out- f cine at the University of California, San Diego hospital. more than ever before, noted Javens. There are economic problems, drugs and alcohol. The amount of 'nice people doing 'drugs is more soldiers, Seventy-nin- e h school fleachere Where to get help: Family members, clergy, teachers and counselors are people who you could talk to for help. These- agencies can - also helps CRISIS LINE, DUGWAY COUNSELING AND INTERVENTION CENTER WENDOVER HUMAN SERVICES (business 15-3- mX-- - ' SMMBM' 665-223- . : TOOELE VALLEY HOSPITAL (emergencies) CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES (nights and weekends) ... HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE A TREE STUMP? asks Edith M. Javens director of public information and education for Salt Lake County Mental health center. High school taechers receiving information on suicide, close their eyes and practice some guided imagery as a way of reducing stress. 2 . . 2933 882-332- 3 hours) 882-167- 0 882-202- 2 882-560- 0 (reprinted from Human Services Flyer) Cafrina chooses cook over cop realized how about "If by Lisa Slmunacl She had; the choice of using a gun or a spoon, she chose the spoon. As she removes her combat boots that have had virtually no rest after the day's work, she can honestly say she has no regrets she chose to be a cook when she was people hard we worked, they probso lilt ably wouldn't complain "I take said. Ellis much," pride in my work though, offered two choices: cook or military policeman. "I'd experimented with cooking before, and I liked it," said Spec. 5 Catrina Ellis. "Cooking in the Army, is a lot different than cooking on your own," she said. The biggest difference is the amount of food that is prepared. If anyone has to make enough food to feed an Army, it's Army cooks. . Promotions: Toy Ready to Acting Sgt. Jeff Hooks to E-: wouldn't eat myself," she said. Most of the cook's work is done standing up. It's very tiresome," Ellis said. After five and a half years on the job it has become routine to her.-.- ' v V Dugway is the third duty station for Ellis. She has been stationed in Fort Gordon, Ga. and Korea where she was used to serving 300 to 600 people. Here, the din - . Awards: Sgt: 1st Class John' Hayes AAM (second gold leaf cluster) Staff Sgt David Dees --AAM Spec. 4 Jim Cruz - AAM Spec. 4 Mitch Hershey ier," Ellis : said. JYou are . steadily busy." With ranch a small amount of people here it is dificult to judge how many will eat. "There are times when we don't make enough food, then we have to go make more, or well plan to feed 25 and only four people eat." "I like to work," Ellis said, "but I could do without the odd hours and working on " odd holidays." Working barhours and living in the racks don't always mix when it comes to sleeping. Overall, Ellis admits she likes her job. She said, "I didnt want to be an MP anyway."- v.- :;x--. . Spec. 4 Maurice Thompson Good Conduct -- 4. James Garner to Janean Rogers to E-Jack Bosley to E-- and I like what I do." Ellis said she tastes everything before she puts it on the serving line. "I wouldn't feed the troops something I ... 50. ing facility feeds easis more "Feeding people E-- 3. 3. 3. Good Conduct Medal Special Act Awards: Richard Denny Jimmy Gould James High Dixie Zumwalt 03 LLM: Jii"1- - '.ri-:; Quality Fashions Reasonably Priced" m SFC ED BUYS hammers away on iron rails at the golf club clubhouse. Buys is working as part or a renovauon project being done volun- - v33 tartly by a few Dugway golfing enthusiasts!, Army photo by Lisa Simunaci) . ;: 'i i .. .mm m i ' - mm m ' mf- ' iJHil w m m r Me mmL. mt m. q m ! 4 if: mi ' ,- - - .. |