Along with the rest of the world, we are paying tribute to the passing of a great man, Robin Williams here at the library. Usually we have displays when someone from the literary world passes away. However today's memorial I placed in the Teen section. We actually have one juvenile biography left about Robin Williams in the building with the sad subtitle-overcoming adversity.
I don't know how some little kids would react to knowing the voice being a beloved Disney character (as well as several other memorable roles, too many to count) has passed away but also tragically took his own life. But suicide is a very real issue for all people including adolescents. Depression has been in the lives of my family, co-workers and friends. Along side our display, I have discretely placed copies of the number for Suicide Prevention in case anyone need to take one.
Suicide Lifeline- 1-800-273-8255 (24 Hour Services)
Suicide Prevention Resources (Courtesy of Reddit)
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