I want you to vote against HB0023 Suicide Prevention Revisions  .

I have lost my brother, father, cousins, and several friends to suicide.  You CANNOT legislate away suicide. 

Most suicides have been thought about and pondered upon for many months/years prior to the person taking their life.  Very few suicides are spur of the moment.

Prevention comes from 1- awareness of family history   2- open discussions in the home   3- parental involvement  4- seeking medical/professional help.

This bill gives inappropriate authority to unqualified people and the ability to remove children from homes.  It is unethical.

Sincerely,

Wendy Ruf