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RT: I'm Going to Kill Myself. Preventing Suicide Online

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Organizer:
Christopher Gandin Le, Emotion Technology
Description:
Every year, suicide kills more Americans than HIV/AIDS and homicide combined. It’s the second highest killer of young people, who don’t call hotlines. Full online crisis counseling doesn’t exist yet. What can be done? Find out what works (and what doesn’t) and how you can save lives using the Internet.
Questions
Answered:
  1. What is suicide prevention?
  2. How many people die by suicide each year?
  3. What are social networking sites doing to stop suicide?
  4. How many online suicide deaths and attempts been posted online?
  5. What should I do if I see someone post a suicide threat?
  6. What resources are available for people in suicidal crisis?
  7. What can I say to a friend who is feeling suicidal?
  8. Suicide is a private act; how does living a public life online change the nature of suicide?
  9. Can Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter, etc...really save lives?
  10. What is the cross-section of people using the internet who also have a high suicide death rate?
Level:
Intermediate
Category:
Non-Profits, Online Relationships, Self-Help / Self-Improvement, Social Issues, Social Networking
Type:
Panel
Event:
Interactive 2010
Matthew Andrysiak
on 31/8/09
People won't want to miss this one. Chris has over seven years' experience in examining the intersection of how we communicate on a technological level and what we're communicating on an emotional level, and what that's meant for the oft-ignored field of suicide prevention. He brings a metric ton of enthusiasm to every subject he approaches, and that alone will make for a great anchor to a thought-provoking panel. We're all in contact with each other more than at any other point in history; does that mean we're emotionally healthier? You'll get a better sense of that once you hear what this presentation has to say.
John Draper
on 1/9/09
Chris is a knowledgeable, reliable source in the field of online suicide prevention. He worked with the federally-funded National Suicide Prevention Lifeline team for three years, pioneering innovative approaches to our online work. Chris is among the few acknowledged American leaders in this area, and he has a lot of tremendous information to impart in this vital, potentially lifesaving workshop. As the Director of the Lifeline, it has been my privilege to work with him and I continue to support his outstanding contributions to our national effort to maximize the use of online technologies to prevent suicides. You gotta see this one!
Deanna Zandt
on 2/9/09
A fantastic, timely and incredibly important topic. Looking forward.
Bret Libigs
on 3/9/09
A topic I think very few people are knowledgeable about, but most are affected by. This should certainly be picked up - especially during a time when so many are feeling the pressure of life more than ever.
chris persheff
on 3/9/09
Suicide prevention via social networks is a fascinating topic that needs to be exposed to the brains at the SXSW conference. A no-brainer.
Colleen Carpenter
on 4/9/09
This is THE CUTTING EDGE issue facing the suicide prevention community--thank goodness Chris is tackling it head on. He's an expert in the field and totally dedicated to making it 'real' for youth.
Games Online
on 3/11/09
looks really interesting.
iphone ringtone maker
on 13/11/09
'd be super into learning from Kris. Dig it!
business directory
on 17/11/09
Chris is a knowledgeable, reliable source in the field of online suicide prevention.He brings a metric ton of enthusiasm to every subject he approaches, and that alone will make for a great anchor to a thought-provoking panel.
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