Text speek bth9/28/2023 Hallorans provide school and community-based advocacy programs that promote emotional wellness, resilience and suicide prevention in Pleasantville and nearby communities. Four out of Five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs. Each day in the U.S., there is an average of over 3,470 attempts by young people in grades 9-12. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24. ![]() Through the BTH Foundation, named after their son’s initials, the Halloran, who lost his battle with depression in January of 2018, Pleasantville residents Brian and Jolina Halloran are determined to help those suffering the way he did. They are, in effect, extending branches for those suffering to grab hold of and implementing safety nets to catch those who are spiraling into darkness.ĭriven by the love for their middle son, Brian T. Through a new and innovative program, the Break The Hold (BTH) Foundation of Pleasantville is making strides by breaking down misconceptions about mental illness and building a safety network that mitigates the real risk factors. It is here that a social network, community, family, friends and self-care plays a crucial role this is where life-saving opportunities are being missed. How can we help someone who is in a place where the pain and suffering in their mind is so terrible that it outweighs everything else life offers? Between the light of wellness and the darkness of mental illness there is a dim place that is under-discussed. Struggles of the mind are laden with kaleidoscopic subtleties that can complicate their management and resolution. Mental health issues can be difficult to understand. ![]() ![]() PHOTOS BY DONNA MUELLER Changing the Conversation about Youth Mental Health
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