Raising Awareness of Youth Depression & Suicide Prevention
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About the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation
THE KELTY PATRICK DENNEHY FOUNDATION MISSION
- to raise awareness of the magnitude of depression and the effect it has on young people and our society.
- to remove the stigma associated with depression by taking a leadership role in education, effective treatments, and the research effort.
WHY WAS THE FOUNDATION STARTED?
Teenage suicide in Canada is an epidemic that we need to take very seriously.
- Suicide is the second cause of death for teens in Canada, the third leading cause of death in the US.
- Teen/Youth suicides rates have tripled since 1970.
- Only 33-55% of teens were identified by their doctors as having a mental illness at the time of their death.
- Only 15% of suicide victims were in treatment at the time of their death.
- Unfortunately there is a stigma associated with mental diseases. Mental disease is just as detrimental to a young person's life as cancer, diabetes or any other disease that can take a life.
The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation aims to help remove the stigma associated with mental health.
Our young people need to understand that when they need help, or one of their friends needs help, they should not be ashamed of these feelings. The slogan, "It's better to lose a friendship than a friend" must be understood by all... as we need to help those that are in need.
The disease, depression, can affect young and old, the poor and the rich, those who are surrounded by love and opportunities and yes, those who do not have that advantage of living in an environment where they are supported, loved and have the opportunity to succeed.
LEARN MORE & HELP US WITH OUR MISSION
There is HOPE! The Foundation, based in Whistler BC Canada, is one organization of many committed to tackling depression. Visit The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation website to learn more or make a donation.
If you are feeling depressed or suicidal seek help with a trained professional now by dialing the Youth Distress Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE
About Kelty Dennehy
Kelty Dennehy's Story
Kelty Patrick Dennehy was 17 years old when he took his own life. He lived in Whistler with family - mother Ginny, father Kerry, sister Riley - and friends who adored him. He was a strong athlete who loved the game of golf, and was on the Notre Dame Golf team. Kelty worked at the Chateau Whistler Golf course and was a member of Nicklaus North Golf Course. Kelty had the world by the tail. He was an honour student with plans to graduate from Notre Dame. From there he had expectations to go on to Bishops University for a degree in Business and then on to Law School. Unfortunately that did not happen for Kelty as he was afflicted so quickly and suddenly by teenage depression. The doctors, his family and friends could not save him - but now it is our mission to try to save others through this Foundation. 
Great Stuff on Amazon
When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens
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The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression
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Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide
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His Bright Light: The Story of Nick Traina
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New Link List
- Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Addiction and Mental Health - 2006
- We are a mental awareness website helping to bring awareness to depression and suicide.
- The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia
- Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia.
- American Psychological Association
- The home page for the American Psychological Association.
- AMA - American Medical Association Home Page
- AMA - Physicians dedicated to the health of America.
Please take a minute to tell us what you think of our site
Please remember... If you are feeling depressed or suicidal seek help with a trained professional now by dialing the Youth Distress Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE
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- BevsPaper BevsPaper May 21, 2009 @ 5:25 pm
- Important subject that more need to be aware of. I've lensrolled you to my "He Chose Suicide" lens.
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- JennyLynn86 JennyLynn86 Apr 13, 2009 @ 4:04 pm
- I just lost a friend to depression/suicide (although she wasn't a teenager), and this lens is good. The reminder that depression can hit suddenly and horrifically is important, since many think depression has to be ongoing for years before suicide becomes an option. I just wrote a lens about my experience, and joined the group Grieving Souls of Suicide. Maybe your lens should join.
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- ldyblue76 ldyblue76 Oct 23, 2008 @ 10:50 am
- If you know anyone that is going through this please get them help or have the talk to some ASAP!!!!1
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- katemclaughlin katemclaughlin Aug 24, 2008 @ 7:52 pm
- This is a great lens on a very important topic. Thanks for creating it. Please feel free to visit my lens on bipolar disorder and children when you have a chance. Be sure to leave a comment when you stop by.
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- qlcoach qlcoach Jul 15, 2008 @ 9:19 pm
- Great job on this lense. Thanks for sharing it. Please consider interacting at my lense too:
http://www.squidoo.com/defeatnegative
Sincerely: Gary Eby, author and therapist
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