Archive - Jerry Price

Uninsured Americans

“The Bible tells us to do unto others as we would have others do unto us. If I were uninsured, I would want others to come to my aid and demand solutions. more »

By Jerry Price - Dec 1, 2006 - (10)

Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Social Issues

Suicide - Warning Signs

The warning signs of suicide change with age:

  • Warning signs of suicide in teens and young adults may include preoccupation with death or suicide or a recent breakup of a love relationship. more »

By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2006

Topic: Life, Suicide

Suicide - Teens

Evangelist Jerry Johnston spends a lot of time talking to teenagers in high school assemblies about suicide. He says, “There are several ways in which teenagers are broken, and each one indicates a need for caution and concern. more »

By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2006 - (2)

Topic: Life, Suicide

Suicide - Survivors

“When the quake finally hits, the person completes the act so long contemplated. For the suicide victim, the end has come. For those left behind, the devastation has just begun.” more »

By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2006 - (2)

Topic: Life, Suicide

Suicide - Statistics

The following figures are based on the official U.S. suicide statistics for 2002:

  • Almost 32,000 people commit suicide annually in the United States. more »

By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2006 - (4)

Topic: Life, Suicide

Suicide - Seniors

  • “While adults age 65 and over comprise only 13 percent of the US population, they account for 20 percent of all suicide deaths.
  • Suicidal elders often select a means of suicide (efficient and lethal) that does not permit intervention. more »

By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2006

Topic: Life, Suicide

Suicide - Recovery

A Plan of Action toward Recovery

  1. “Set one small goal for tomorrow. Anything will do. Clean the bathroom. Straighten up a closet or drawer that needs it.
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By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2006 - (1)

Topic: Life, Suicide

Suicide - Myths

“An understanding of some of the common myths will help us appreciate what suicide is and is not.

Myth 1: Suicide and attempted suicide are the same class of behavior. more »

By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2006 - (1)

Topic: Life, Suicide

Suicide - Help

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (for the hearing impaired TTY 1-800-799-4889) or visit the website. more »

By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2006

Topic: Life, Suicide

Suicide - Explaining to Children

If you are a surviving spouse with children, “You will teach your children about suicide, whether you plan to or not. They will watch you and notice your responses. more »

By Jerry Price - Nov 1, 2006

Topic: Life, Suicide

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