This is the story of Pamella and Cohen. Cohen was a bright, loving, honest and warm 17 year old. He had plans for the future, he had a girlfriend, was mature in talking about his feelings and his mental health with his mum and always had a 'thumbs up' for the camera.Cohen died by suicide at home, during his mid year ATAR exams. He had battled anxiety and depression openly and honestly with his family and professional support. Sadly there was a communication breakdown at his school, his diagnosis was communicated clearly from Pamella but unclearly amongst staff. While staff and teachers came to have concerns for Cohens mental health and recognised a young male in crisis- communicated through emails - there was no communication to Cohens family- despite written discussion amongst staff that there needed to be.Cohen's parents Pamella and Chris have continued to be Cohens biggest advocates and in turn advocates for all and are reminding us all that Suicide Prevention is Everyones Business. This is the story of Pamela and Cohen.ThumbsUp4Cohen- Suicide Prevention is Everyone's Business(4) thumbsup4cohen - suicide prevention is everyone's business - Search Results | FacebookInstagram- @thumbsup4cohenGuest- Pamella FinkHosts- Rebecca Gallagher & Caitlin EppsContent warning: This episode discusses suicide. This content may be destressing for some listeners. Below is a list of support resources:StandBy- Support after Suicide. Australia's leading postvention programwww.standbysupport.com.auSPAN- Suicide Prevention Awareness Network- Bendigo and Central Victoriawww.spancv.org.auBeyond Bluewww.beyondblue.org.auLifeline Australia- 13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au
