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NCFC: Listen To Your Children
posted (August 8, 2018)
Many are still in disbelief that 7 year old Antwone Marin took his own life. His family and the Seine Bight community are also trying to come to terms with it. While police are still investigating this case, so far, based on the post mortem and other information – it is being treated as a suicide. But why would he do it? Well, the National Committee for Families and Children weighed in on this topic. They addressed the fact that there can be a number of reasons that can lead a child to commit suicide. The statement says, quote, "Hurt' is not only physical, it can be psychological as our children are exposed to trauma-inducing abuses and experiences and can also suffer from mental illness and depression." The release continues by saying "The NCFC urges parents to listen to their children and take seriously any demonstration of self-hurt or depression and seek assistance from a counsellor. Parents are also reminded to monitor their children and to flag any signs that could lead to self-harm." end quote.

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