Heeding the Call Historically, Johns Hopkins has heeded the social imperative to respond in times of crises. During World War II, the nursing diploma program doubled its enrollment. Here, in 1945, nursing students, Cadet Nurse Corps students, and nursing staff fill the parlor at the Hampton House residence for a visit from Eleanor Roosevelt. Photo courtesy of the Alan Mason Chesney Medical Archives.
Episode 30: Youth Suicide Prevention in the United States
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the World Health Organization, more than 700,000 people die due to suicide every year. Many more people think about or attempt suicide. It is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds, and in the US, one person dies every 11 minutes from suicide. Discussing…