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State council says Wisconsin facing "mental health crisis
17+ min ago (800+ words) A recent state report raised the alarm that nearly 9% of Wisconsin's youths have attempted suicide and 19% have seriously considered suicide. The 33-page report issued this spring outlines a roadmap for how Wisconsin can fill gaps in mental health care. Wisconsin…...
Monroe County Suicide Prevention Taskforce to host Mental Wellness Fair on Thursday
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (186+ words) La Crosse Tribune Javascript is required to use this website. Download now at www. lacrossetribune. com/apps The Monroe County Suicide Prevention Taskforce will host its third annual Mental Wellness Fair from 2 to 5 p. m. Thursday, May 21, at Mueller Square in Sparta....
Constantly grim statistics on suicide
47+ min ago (292+ words) President Lee Jae Myung recently called the nation's suicide rate "a disgrace," saying there is "no greater disgrace in the world than this." He criticized weak intervention systems, insufficient staffing for suicide hotlines and the tendency to treat suicide as…...
SRJC students, staff and local mental health resources come together for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention event
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (1023+ words) Santa Rosa Junior College held an Out of the Darkness walk, to remember those who have been lost to suicide and provide resources for students who are struggling with mental health, on April 11 at the Bertolini Student Center. The Rotaract…...
Belmont County Senior Citizens Learn About Suicide Awareness, Prevention
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (469+ words) ST. CLAIRSVILLE " Senior citizens of Belmont County enjoyed a "Fiesta For Your Mind" luncheon at the senior center in St. Clairsville on Friday. Before chowing down on tacos, the seniors learned about suicide prevention and awareness from Sandy Williams, founder…...
Alaska Legislature passes bill to create mental health curriculum for public schools
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (881+ words) JUNEAU " Alaska lawmakers passed a bill that paves the way for the creation of a mental health education curriculum for public schools. The Senate voted 17-3 on Friday to concur with changes to the bill made in the House. Public schools…...
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride brings awareness to men's mental health
14+ hour, 35+ min ago (30+ words) Yahoo News Canada Kansas City motorcycle riders traded leather for suits Sunday in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride for men's health....
South Louisiana parents turn tragedy into mental health mission after son's suicide
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (553+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Lisa and Jordan Tabor lost their eldest son, Owen, to suicide when he was just 15 years old. Three years later, they have turned their grief into a statewide mental health initiative. On the outside, Owen appeared…...
Suicide awareness bus fundraiser draws community to Vienna
18+ hour, 38+ min ago (355+ words) The community gathered for a fundraiser on Saturday, looking to benefit a nonprofit spreading awareness about mental health and the stigma surrounding suicide. The Suicide Awareness Bus & Spirit House, pictured above, is a moving memorial that travels across the United…...
988 crisis line linked to fewer suicide deaths | Health | westnewsmagazine. com
20+ hour, 47+ min ago (189+ words) 988 crisis line linked to fewer suicide deaths West Newsmagazine Since July of 2022, Americans struggling with mental health issues or thoughts of suicide have been able to access immediate help simply by calling or texting 988. According to an April 2026 study published…...