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Elder Suicide - Know the Warning Signs

Quiet Acknowledgment is Powerful: Rethinking Suicide Prevention for Older Adults By Dr. Tyshawn J. Thompson, Clinical Psychologist, Montefiore-Einstein Psychiatry Associates  Bronx Voice  August 21, 2025 NEW YORK - Despite continued awareness and prevention efforts, suicide remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. Many conversations about suicide risk focus on youth and middle-aged populations, while older adults tend to go unnoticed - but they are an important group to consider.  Sadly, death by suicide is highest for men older than 75 years . Older adults can face many factors that increase their risk for suicidal thoughts and actions including: feelings of loneliness, social isolation, grief, family discord, new cognitive and physical deficits, financial strain, and institutionalization.  Recently, I had a conversation with a close family member who shared feelings of anxiety and a fear of losin...

Amazon, Phipps Neighborhoods Hold Job Fair



BRONX - Phipps Neighborhoods and Amazon co-hosted a Hiring Fair at the non-profit’s West Farms Opportunity Center, located at 1071 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460. 


Over 150 job seekers attended the event, at which both Phipps Neighborhoods and Amazon recruited potential employees for a variety of positions within their organizations.


”Workforce development and job placement are among the top priorities at Phipps Neighborhoods, and Hiring Fairs such as today’s are a key piece of our ongoing mission to connect individuals to employment opportunities and job training,” said Andre White, Executive Director & CEO of Phipps Neighborhoods. “I want to thank Amazon for their partnership on this successful event, and wish our job seekers good luck in the application process.”



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