High Rate of Suicide Attempts by Asian and Hispanic Women to be Examined at Public Hearing This Thursday – New York City

“Extremely high rate of documented suicide attempts by minority women and calls by health experts for more attention to this growing problem prompts lawmakers to solicit expert advice on how to address this crisis

WHO: New York State Assembly Mental Health Committee, Assembly Task Force on Women’s Issues, Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force, Assemblymember-elect Ellen Young, Councilman John Liu, Dr. Sharon Carpinello, Commissioner of the NYS Office of Mental Health, Dr. Lloyd Sederer, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Cao O, Asian American Federation of New York, Dr. Pamela J. Maraldo, Girls, Inc. of NYC, Dr. Irene Chung, Hunter College School of Social Work, Philip Saperia, Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc., Wayne Ho, Coalition for Asian American Children and Families, Dr. Rosa Gil, member of the Berger Commission, others

WHAT: According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, women attempt suicide during their lifetime about three times as often as men. Further, certain subgroups of women, notably young Hispanic and Asian American elderly women, are at even higher risk for suicide. Lawmakers will hear expert testimony on how to shape public policy initiatives to address this problem.

WHERE: Assembly Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York City

WHEN: Thursday, December 7, 2006 beginning at 10:30 a.m.”

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