Remembering Josh Crane
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My name is Becca Crane. On January 20, 2020, the world lost my 26-year old brother in law, Joshua Crane, to suicide. The emotional toll of this news is crippling and brings back a flood of emotions since in October of 2017 I lost my sister, Mariah, age 24, to suicide.
Josh was a very driven, fun-loving and charismatic man. Every phone call he made to me began with “Good Morning!” regardless of the time of day, and ended with “Ok, bye” sung like Anna in Frozen. He tried to stay cheerful despite his struggles and went out of his way to make others feel special. He was passionate about helping others and was working towards a degree in the medical field after already obtaining a Master’s Degree. He had a tour of a P.A. school in Arizona scheduled in the upcoming weeks, and planned to go with his brother to a Jazz game this Saturday.
He fought with suicidal thoughts for many, many months before suicide took his life. In fact, he said he had been battling depression since age 8. This year, many people were trying their best to support him through his difficult times. Because, as my family has learned, though we are making progress in accepting the effects of mental illness it is difficult to help an adult advocate for themselves and secure the help that will fit their needs. With the current laws, the family often feels helpless, because the adult must be willing to receive help.
Because Josh wanted the support of his friends and loved ones to surround his family, we set up this account as a way for those who loved him to feel like they can do something. Any donation is truly appreciated by his grieving family and will go to alleviating the costs of the upcoming, unexpected funeral.
If you have been touched by his life or have lost others to suicide, we encourage you to join a support group that is making a difference. Advocate with your local representatives for safe gun and prescription laws and raise your voice about the reality and treatability of mental illness.
Here are some things I have learned through my activity with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, I understand how hard it can be to get help. I understand it is hard to ask for help. But, PLEASE, KEEP TRYING.
· If your therapist is not helping, get a new one.
“Specific treatments used by mental health professionals — such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy-SP and Dialectical Behavior Therapy — have been proven to help people manage their suicidal ideation and behavior.”
· If your medications aren’t working, tell your doctor.
“Certain medications used to treat depression or stabilize mood have been proven to help people reduce suicidal thoughts and behavior.”
Check yourself into the hospital or a treatment facility.
· If you are having suicidal thoughts. Call the Suicide Helpline. 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-743-2433)
Ask someone to physically be with you to help you through the intense moments of crisis.
“If someone can get through the intense, and short, moment of active suicidal crisis, chances are they will not die by suicide”
· If you have guns in your home, please be a responsible gun owner. Lock them up.
“Limiting a person’s access to methods of killing themselves dramatically decreases suicide rates in communities”
“85-95% of people who survive a suicide attempt go on to engage in life.”
Statistics are from: Research and Suicide Prevention: Top 10 Findings by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Josh was a very driven, fun-loving and charismatic man. Every phone call he made to me began with “Good Morning!” regardless of the time of day, and ended with “Ok, bye” sung like Anna in Frozen. He tried to stay cheerful despite his struggles and went out of his way to make others feel special. He was passionate about helping others and was working towards a degree in the medical field after already obtaining a Master’s Degree. He had a tour of a P.A. school in Arizona scheduled in the upcoming weeks, and planned to go with his brother to a Jazz game this Saturday.
He fought with suicidal thoughts for many, many months before suicide took his life. In fact, he said he had been battling depression since age 8. This year, many people were trying their best to support him through his difficult times. Because, as my family has learned, though we are making progress in accepting the effects of mental illness it is difficult to help an adult advocate for themselves and secure the help that will fit their needs. With the current laws, the family often feels helpless, because the adult must be willing to receive help.
Because Josh wanted the support of his friends and loved ones to surround his family, we set up this account as a way for those who loved him to feel like they can do something. Any donation is truly appreciated by his grieving family and will go to alleviating the costs of the upcoming, unexpected funeral.
If you have been touched by his life or have lost others to suicide, we encourage you to join a support group that is making a difference. Advocate with your local representatives for safe gun and prescription laws and raise your voice about the reality and treatability of mental illness.
Here are some things I have learned through my activity with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, I understand how hard it can be to get help. I understand it is hard to ask for help. But, PLEASE, KEEP TRYING.
· If your therapist is not helping, get a new one.
“Specific treatments used by mental health professionals — such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy-SP and Dialectical Behavior Therapy — have been proven to help people manage their suicidal ideation and behavior.”
· If your medications aren’t working, tell your doctor.
“Certain medications used to treat depression or stabilize mood have been proven to help people reduce suicidal thoughts and behavior.”
Check yourself into the hospital or a treatment facility.
· If you are having suicidal thoughts. Call the Suicide Helpline. 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-743-2433)
Ask someone to physically be with you to help you through the intense moments of crisis.
“If someone can get through the intense, and short, moment of active suicidal crisis, chances are they will not die by suicide”
· If you have guns in your home, please be a responsible gun owner. Lock them up.
“Limiting a person’s access to methods of killing themselves dramatically decreases suicide rates in communities”
“85-95% of people who survive a suicide attempt go on to engage in life.”
Statistics are from: Research and Suicide Prevention: Top 10 Findings by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Organizer
Becca Crane
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Tooele, UT