Foundation urges students to watch for signs of suicide
The freshman class of Acadiana High School learned how to help a friend contemplating suicide Wednesday with a lesson from the Jacob Crouch Foundation.
Crouch, a 24-year-old UL student, committed suicide in December 2005. His friends and aunt spoke to students Wednesday about the warning signs of depression and suicidal thoughts and how to reach out to people that are hurting.
Jacob Crouch Foundation Presents Suicide Awareness to Comeaux High
Michelle Crouch stood in front of a gymnasium full of Comeaux High School sophomores.
About 30 minutes earlier, her husband Kenny stood to shush some students in the crowd, but now not a whisper could be heard as Michelle held their attention.
In December 2005, Crouch's son, Jacob died by suicide. The family has formed the Jacob Crouch Foundation with a focus on suicide education and prevention.
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Michelle Crouch lived her ultimate nightmare on Dec. 17, 2005. She buried her only son, Jacob Crouch, the same day he was scheduled to graduate
with a bachelor’s degree in business from UL. Jacob died days earlier of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 24.
Foundation Works to Prevent Suicide
During my 47 years of priesthood, some of the most demanding times were being with the families of those who lost someone by suicide. The situation became even worse when the victim was young. The rate of suicide has increased among young people more than 200 percent since 1950.
Disclaimer: The content of this website reflects the opinions of the Jacob Crouch Foundation and is designed to provide information for educational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you or someone you know may be experiencing depression or other psychiatric disorders, please seek the help of a trained medical professional.
