SuicidePrevention
Colorado has one of the nation’s highest suicide rates − an ER doctor explains how to bring it down
Colorado has one of the nation’s highest suicide rates − an ER doctor explains how to bring it down Colorado has one of the nation’s highest suicide rates, with nearly 72% of gun deaths being by suicide, highlighting the need for prevention efforts. Conversations about firearms and suicides can be lifesaving, and research shows that […]
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The complex reality of college student mental health: Data reveals both challenges and positive trends
The complex reality of college student mental health: Data reveals both challenges and positive trends Despite frequent use of the term “crisis,” college student mental health data reveals both challenges and positive trends. The percentage of students contemplating suicide has decreased slightly over the past two years, according to the Healthy Minds Study. The demand […]
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Children in military families face unique psychological challenges, and the barriers to getting help add to the strain
Children in military families face unique psychological challenges, and the barriers to getting help add to the strain Children in military families face unique psychological challenges due to frequent relocations, deployments, and the constant threat of war, which can lead to depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Military children are more likely to experience mental health […]
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