The American Psychological Association website has a helpfularticle describing what happens if you or someone you love calls 911 if you are having suicidal thoughts. The author, Dr. Stephanie Smith, explains:hat I have realized over the years, is that often people are afraid to call 911 or go to the hospital (even when they really need to) because they donât know what to expect.
Columbus Day in the United States. Columbus Day, which is on the second Monday of October, remembers Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. This holiday is controversial because the European settlement in the Americas led to the demise of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples.
Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon and South Dakota have officially replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day, as have cities like Denver, Phoenix and Los Angeles. When Is Columbus Day? Columbus Day was originally observed every October 12, but was changed to the second Monday in October beginning in 1971. In some parts of the United States, Columbus Day has evolved into a celebration of Italian-American heritage. Local groups host parades and street fairs featuring colorful costumes, music and Italian food.