To all who have an interest in PD: Since being diagnosed in January '99, three Young-Onset PWP 's have committed suicide; there may be others. To some statisticians this number would not be alarming; I find it alarming. These three were all under forty years of age. Dealing with this disease, regardless of age, is challenging to say the least. My intent is not meant to discriminate against any age group, thus I need information. Does anyone have stats on PWP 's with regard to suicide and age? Is this more prevalent in YPWP's? Is age a factor at all? Recently, our state coordinator of PD support groups, called to tell me I was Alabama's state leader/advocate/ambassador -at- large for YPWP. Basically what I've been doing is taking calls or calling people who are referred to me by the state coordinator, doctor, etc. and helping them with disability filing, doctor referral and obtaining meds if they have no insurance. Here in Alabama, we do not have a large number of YPWP. Since the numbers are small in any given area having support groups specifically developed for YPWP isn't feasible at this time. I'm in the process of developing a support group type program for YPWP in Alabama. But would like to carry it farther especially with regard to PD and suicide. I'm writing a grant seeking funding for this program. I could benefit from any advice, stats, ideas, etc. you or anyone participating on this listserv. might share. I can be contacted via the following: Sharon F. Parker address 1301 Castleman AV SW Decatur, AL 35601 256-350-4639 phone [log in to unmask] email addresses [log in to unmask] Any and all info, ideas, and suggestions are welcome. Thank you! Sincerely, Sharon Parker