Mourning youth suicide

Regis High in New York City mourns a student who committed suicide today. A 16-year-old boy jumped out of a window from the fifth floor of the all boys school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

Hours later, a man, wearing a black shirt and a white collar, exited the school and announced that “there had been an accident” and “someone was seriously injured,” according to The New York Post.

The boy, who has not yet been identified, was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center where he died.

Before jumping, the boy was on the first floor waiting for an appointment with a school official to discuss an undisclosed disciplinary incident.

A guide to school discipline from the Office of Children and Family Services in New York City states, “Where possible, a student facing suspension and/or their parent/guardian should reach out to the student’s guidance counselor,” according to page 5.

Regis High, a tuition free, merit based Catholic school, enrolls approximately 535 9-12 graders. Its mission statement emphasizes transforming young men of the Catholic faith through academic and spiritual experiences at the school.

For anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or struggling with mental health concerns, please contact Teen Lifeline where trained teens offer support.

If you have concerns about a loved one, please visit Talking to Teens.