Our thoughts go out to those affected by the tragic death of Kate Spade. As this story develops, we would like to remind the media that safe reporting saves lives. bit.ly/safereporting

Following Kate Spade's suicide, listen to NewsRadio 570 WSYR's Dave Allen interview our Crisis Intervention Services Director Cheryl Giarrusso earlier today about the impact of celebrity suicide & what you should say to someone who's considering suicide: ow.ly/58UW30kmLIo

Today’s news of Anthony Bourdain hit us hard. With recent celebrity deaths & the CDC study, there’s a clear need for greater research & understanding of mental health and suicide prevention. Suicide affects all of us, and we are working diligently to prevent it. #StopSuicide

Board Member Angela Marotta spoke with CNY Central about the loss of her daughter, Ashley, to suicide 11 years ago. cnycentral.com/news/local/mom…

According to the CDC the rate of suicide in the U.S. rose nearly 30 percent between 1999 and 2016. @cbsthismorning spoke to Christine Yu Moutier MD from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention about warning signs and how to approach a loved one about suicide:

NY picks Onondaga County to lead way in fight against suicide trib.al/5SUcVp3

When it comes to checking in on a friend about their mental health, trust your instincts. Learn how to #SeizeTheAwkward at SeizeTheAwkward.org

Over the next 4 years, the National Suicide Prevention lifeline expects 12 million calls. pbs.org/newshour/natio…

If you're struggling today, please call The Lifeline or text "Talk" to 741741 Crisis Text Line, available 24/7. They're here for you.

From an op-ed by The Trevor Project in Teen Vogue, we are reminded of the importance of safe messaging around suicide. teenvogue.com/story/how-to-t…

When it comes to mental health, awkward silences don’t have to be a bad thing. Learn how you can #SeizeTheAwkward with JED, Ad Council & AFSP’s new campaign at SeizeTheAwkward.org youtu.be/RIowIKzEgT0

We’re in Charlotte this weekend learning about the latest research and initiatives to #stopsuicide. Just heard from Christine Yu Moutier MD from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Donations to AFSP go directly to support scientific research. At #afsp18, Dr. Goldston from Duke University talks about his AFSP-backed studies on youth suicide.

Tune into the GRAMMYAwards tomorrow night when nominee Logic performs his suicide prevention anthem, "1-800-273-8255." m.youtube.com/watch?v=H3Zcp4…

Excited to learn about this new partnership to #stopsuicide with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs #afsp18

.Hakeem is here for our last day in Charlotte! #AFSP18

We thank and applaud Rap Ron Howard for shedding light on suicide prevention at the #GRAMMYs. Through his music, Logic is saving lives. bit.ly/2DTFEEN

Your mental health matters. Find support here: afsp.org/find-support

Be The Voice. Walk to end suicide. #walkwithus register now: afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuse…

The MVHS Dental Team is hosting the second annual Paint Night fundraiser this Thursday @ St. Luke’s Home in New Hartford at 6 p.m. All proceeds will go toward the Utica Out of the Darkness Walk this fall.