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Reba Rice-Portwood outside of her home in St. Louis. Rice-Portwood became an advocate for mental health issues after her son died by suicide seven years ago.

More Black Americans are buying guns. Is it driving up Black suicide rates?

Mar 03, 2022
Gun buying among African Americans has soared in recent years. So have suicide rates among young black men. Gun safety efforts and suicide prevention need to address race and cultural differences.
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Protestors take part in a rally of Moms against gun violence and calling for Federal Background Checks on August 18, 2019 in New York City.

Premature deaths from guns expose another toll of the firearms crisis

Feb 23, 2022
Firearm-related deaths are continuing their rapid rise in the U.S., with a new study finding they have overtaken car crashes as the leading cause of "years of potential life lost" due to trauma.
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After two student suicides over one October weekend, UNC students created a makeshift memorial on the Chapel Hill campus. To reduce the risk of suicide contagion, any memorial sites or activities should be limited, experts say, and should not glorify, vi

Colleges are turning to science to limit suicide contagion and help heal campuses

Nov 16, 2021
The new strategy is called "postvention." It means having a plan built on truth, compassion and counseling that quickly addresses the mental health needs of friends and classmates after a suicide.
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Make Space, Listen, Offer Hope: How To Help A Child At Risk Of Suicide

Feb 02, 2021
If a young person says they want to end their life, how do you help? First, don't panic. Suicide is preventable. Here's advice for helping young people in crisis, from people who've lived through it.
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An abrupt spike in suicide deaths among students in the Clark County School District has officials in the Las Vegas district wondering if pressures brought on by the coronavirus pandemic might have been part of what fueled the increase.

Child Psychiatrists Warn That The Pandemic May Be Driving Up Kids' Suicide Risk

Feb 02, 2021
A cluster of suicides in Las Vegas, plus a troubling rise in youth suicide attempts observed in ERs nationwide, is raising fears that the pandemic is fueling a children's mental health crisis.
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Mental health advocates say 988, a simple three-digit number, will be easier for people to remember in the midst of a mental health emergency.

New Law Creates 988 Hotline For Mental Health Emergencies

Oct 19, 2020
President Trump has signed a bipartisan bill creating a three-digit hotline for mental health emergencies. Mental health advocates say it'll bring mental health crisis response into the 21st century.
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For Seniors, Hiding From COVID-19 Opens Door To Mental Health Issues

Sep 29, 2020

Many Nevada seniors have isolated themselves to avoid the coronavirus and stay well during the pandemic.

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Pandemic Adding To Depression, Challenges Of Suicide Prevention

Sep 08, 2020

Nevada had one of the highest suicide rates in the country, and that was before the pandemic.

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Some 1,892 American flags are installed on the National Mall in Washington, DC in 2014. The Iraq and Afghanistan veterans installed the flags to represent the 1,892 veterans and service members who committed suicide this year as part of the "We've Got Yo

White House Plan Breaks Taboo: A Focus On Guns And Veteran Suicide

Aug 04, 2020
The Trump Administration's new suicide prevention strategy mentions the touchy subject of gun-safety. It will aim to fight the stigma around people seeking help during a mental health crisis.
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"The two most replicated, robust factors linked to suicide are economic change — downturn — and social disconnection," says Dr. Roger McIntyre, professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto. And both factors, he notes, are major hallmarks of t

Act Now To Get Ahead Of A Mental Health Crisis, Specialists Advise U.S.

May 13, 2020
Suicide rates typically drop during natural disasters and other crises but then spike in the months or years after. So mental health specialists are looking to build psychological resilience now.
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Mental Health In The Time Of Coronavirus

Mar 31, 2020

To help slow down Nevada's coronavirus outbreak, officials are asking people to stay at home and avoid contact with others.

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Raising the minimum wage by $1 or more appears to have a protective effect against suicide, especially in times when unemployment is high and it's hard to find a job.

Raising The Minimum Wage By $1 May Prevent Thousands Of Suicides, Study Shows

Jan 08, 2020
Paying minimum wage workers $1 more per hour might save lives, according to new research. The increases appear to have the largest effect when unemployment is high.
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Shannon Goyette visits her son Jacob's grave in Shirley, Mass. The 16-year-old died by suicide last year.

Massachusetts Case Probes The Role Schools Play In Teen Suicide Prevention

Dec 15, 2019
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teenagers. Schools increasingly are seen as key to keeping them safe, but suicide prevention training for school staff across the U.S. is hit or miss.
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The Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday that it was putting forward a proposal to designate 988 as a "suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline."

FCC Approves Plan For 3-Digit Suicide Prevention Number Similar To 911

Dec 13, 2019
The Federal Communications Commission unanimously OK'd the proposal, which would allow callers in crisis to reach a national mental health support network simply by dialing 988.
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RK workers depart a bus on their way to the job site at a new airport under construction in Salt Lake City.

A Construction Company Embraces Frank Talk About Mental Health To Reduce Suicide

Dec 12, 2019
The suicide of a construction worker in 2014 became a pivotal event for the Denver-based company that employed him. The death led management to make mental health care a part of the workplace culture.
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In Nevada, Suicide Rates Steady Overall But Rise For Young People

Sep 26, 2019

Earlier this year when state lawmakers met in Carson City working furiously on education funding, criminal justice reform and gun laws, there was a hearing on one issue that shocked just about ever

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Utah Launches $2 Million Suicide Prevention Campaign

Sep 24, 2019

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah leaders have announced a $2 million suicide prevention campaign to combat a spike in teen suicides throughout the state and encourage residents to prioritize their mental health.

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With suicides on the rise, the government wants to make the national crisis hotline easier to use. A proposed three-digit number — 988 — could replace the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

How A Proposed 3-Digit Suicide Hotline Could Help Prevention Efforts

Sep 13, 2019
The current suicide hotline — 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255 — has helped many people. But it's long and tough to remember in a crisis. The FCC is proposing a new national, three-digit number.
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In the U.S., firearms kill more people through suicide than homicide.

How The CDC's Reluctance To Use The 'F-Word' — Firearms — Hinders Suicide Prevention

Aug 08, 2019
Congress has told the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention not to "advocate or promote gun control." That directive complicates the public health agency's efforts to prevent suicide.
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If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the <a href="http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a> at 1-800-273-8255 (En Español: 1-888-628-9454; Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889) or the <

Putting Guidelines For Reporting On Suicide Into Practice

Jul 31, 2019
Assessing recent reports, from the care taken with a series to a brief spot that missed the mark.
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Isolated And Struggling, Many Seniors Are Turning To Suicide

Jul 27, 2019
The golden years are thought to be a well-earned, carefree time in life. But adults 65 and older now account for almost 1 in 5 suicides in America.
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Arts & Life

Netflix Cuts Controversial Suicide Scene From '13 Reasons Why'

Jul 16, 2019
The show is centered on the suicide of a teenage girl, and the first season's finale shows her taking her own life. Several organizations raised concerns that it could romanticize suicide.
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Sisolak Signs Bills On Suicide Prevention, Recall Petitions

Jun 03, 2019

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed a bill requiring schools to adopt suicide prevention policies and another bill imposing tougher penalties on those who falsify petitions to recall elected officials.

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Greg McDonald Jr. (left) sits with his fiancé Jon Jost. McDonald's parents considered sending him to counseling when they were concerned he was gay. Now they support a ban on conversion therapy.

Activists And Suicide Prevention Groups Seek Bans On Conversion Therapy For Minors

Apr 26, 2019
Conversion therapy aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The practice is discredited by mental health professionals and is linked to higher rates of suicide.
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Chef Patrick Mulvaney talks with his kitchen staff as they prepare dinner at B&L restaurant.

California Chef Aims To Help Restaurant Workers Prevent Suicide

Feb 11, 2019
The restaurant business can be tough on your mental health, and has led some chefs to suicide. Chef Patrick Mulvaney is helping Sacramento kitchen workers learn the warning signs and ask for help.

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