Suicide causes are complex and determined by multiple factors. It contributes to premature death, morbidity, lost productivity and health care costs. Suicide is a major challenge to public health. “This allows us to better understand who is at risk and develop more targeted interventions.” “The SPAN program not only reviews data on completed suicides in our area, but also suicide attempts and ideation that present at emergency departments,” Duffy said. SPAN of North Idaho is trying to change those statistics by educating and advocating for the community. The state saw a rise from 233 to 277 suicides involving a gun between 20, according to the CDC’s interactive Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System, or WISQARS. Suicide in Idaho is the ninth most common cause of death and Idaho’s rate of suicide is 1.4 times higher than the national average. In 2019, Idaho had the 11th highest suicide rate in the United States. Attendees will also enjoy music, snacks, coffee, water and opportunities to honor loved ones. Local organizations will be in attendance and participants will have an opportunity to visit with them throughout the morning. The Suicide Prevention Action Network, or SPAN, walk is a way for people to connect with each other and with evidence-based resources focused on mental health. The walk is a way to bring all of us together, honor those we’ve lost, and continue to move towards our goal of zero suicide.” “Many people in our community have been touched by suicide. “We chose not to hold the walk the past two years due to the pandemic, so we are excited to bring the event back,” said Don Duffy, Panhandle Health District director. Brad Little will be in attendance to sign a Suicide Prevention Awareness Day proclamation. The walk is in remembrance of those lost to suicide, supports those touched by suicide, reduces the stigma associated with suicide and creates much needed resources to prevent suicide. Join the Suicide Prevention Action Network of North Idaho at its annual Break the Silence 5K walk to end suicide and raise awareness Sept. This entry was posted in Te Curio and tagged Mental Health Awareness Week, Memorial, Wallace St, Social History, Graffitti, Ian Curtis Wall, Rock Music, Alternative Music, Manchester, New Order, Mental Illness, Wellington Museum, Wellington, Ian Curtis, Joy Division. To reach out to friends and family if you are, or know of, someone who’s experiencing mental illness.Īs Ian Curtis sings in his low baritone voice during the last verse of the song ‘Atmosphere’…įor a list of Mental Health services and where to get help, check out the Ministry of Health’s web page below:Īnd the Mental Health Week Awareness website:
The words on the memorial ’WALK IN SILENCE’, in a weird, reversed-psychology sort of way – serve as a reminder of what not to do.
Students can not only learn the unique history behind the painted memorial and tragic story of Ian Curtis, but also be aware of depression and the importance of well-being. That version had a rawness and purity about it, the innocent bold lettering almost having a Colin McCahon edge to it.Īs it stands across the road facing Massey University, the memorial is significantly positioned in a place many young people walk past every day – a solemn reminder that Ian Curtis was also a young person when he decided to shuffle off this mortal coil. It’s great to see the wall is now acknowledged and appreciated for what it is and although I like the new version, part of me will always be fond of the 1981 original. This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 New Zealand Licence. It read ‘IAN CURTIS RIP’ and over the years, other words have been added (the years Ian had lived, dates of his birth and death and the words “WALK IN SILENCE” – referring to one of Joy Division’s lyrics from the song ‘ Atmosphere’). The Ian Curtis memorial was painted and first seen on Wallace Street in 1981. He became somewhat of a cult hero after his death, and his life and music continue to reasonate today – 39 years later. Despite his boyish looks, Curtis’ low baritone voice sounded more of a middle-aged man. Whereas Joy Division produced hypnotic minimalist beats – Curtis’ depressing lyrics painted a much darker picture. Photo by Man Alive! and is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Īfter enjoying a wave of success in the UK and even here in New Zealand (their song ‘ Love Will Tear Us Apart’ reaching No 1), the band were just about to embark on a big tour to the US, when Curtis committed suicide in May 1980, after suffering a history of epileptic seizures, anxiety and depression. Photo of Ian Curtis from the “Joy Division Exhibition” 30th Anniversary, 2010.
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