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New suicide prevention program now being offered to Siouxland veterans - AOL
3+ week, 6+ day ago (462+ words) SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) " According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, those who serve face a 58% higher risk of suicide than the average American. One new program in Siouxland aims to help veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. West Care Iowa…...
Milwaukee County, Medical College of Wisconsin Release Draft Report of Suicide Trends Pre-Post COVID-19
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (109+ words) May 28, 2026, 10: 57 AM CT The study analyzed 2, 512 suicide deaths in Milwaukee County between 2002 and 2024. During that period, annual suicide deaths ranged from 87 deaths in 2002 to a peak of 156 deaths in 2017. The study found that overall suicide rates in Milwaukee County did…...
Connecticut + 9 Other States See 18% Drop in Suicide Rates among Young People with Launch of 988
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (395+ words) The New York Times recently reported on research that shows the rate of suicide among young people across the United States dropped significantly since the rollout of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in 2022. States with the highest uptake of 988 service…...
Clarion County task force urges 988 outreach, family support after suicide loss
6+ hour, 27+ min ago (701+ words) CLARION " Clarion County officials on May 26 outlined a series of recommendations aimed at improving suicide prevention, post-crisis support and public awareness of mental health resources, including a proposed countywide campaign to promote the 988 crisis hotline. Fellow commissioners Wayne Brosius and…...
Suicide prevention requires action on poverty, social exclusion and threadbare services
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (545+ words) Social Democrats " Copyright The Government's new suicide and self-harm strategy sets out important recommendations, but they must be backed by real action on poverty, homelessness and social exclusion, as well as a serious plan to staff mental health services, according…...
Press Release: Government launches Ireland's Strategy to Reduce Suicide and Self-harm: Connecting for Life 20262035
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (718+ words) Wednesday 27 May 2026 The strategy sets out a clear vision of an Ireland where fewer lives are lost to suicide and where people have access to the supports they need. It includes an ambitious target to reduce the rate of suicide…...
Milwaukee suicides among Black, elderly rise since COVID, report finds
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (54+ words) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee suicides among Black, elderly rise since COVID, report finds If you or someone you know is dealing with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or text "Hopeline" to the National Crisis Text Line…...
TD speaks of suicide attempt and darkest time in his life
20+ hour, 59+ min ago (583+ words) Minister Kevin Boxer Moran said the most daunting part of speaking about his suicide on live television was telling his sons the truth beforehand. The Independent TD for Longford-Westmeath, who is a junior minister with responsibility for the Office of…...
Founder and CEO of Sunflowers Suicide Support to step down after nearly a decade of service
12+ hour, 33+ min ago (397+ words) After years of dedication, compassion, and tireless commitment, Abbie Warren, founder and CEO of Sunflowers Suicide Support, has announced she will step down from her role at the end of June. Sunflowers Suicide Support was founded following the devastating loss…...
New strategy lays out ambitious suicide reduction target
10+ hour, 15+ min ago (734+ words) By Michael Mc Hale 28th May 2026 Government launches "Connecting for Life 20262035, a ten-year strategy that aims to focus on strengthening crisis supports in hospitals and communities A new national strategy aims to reduce the rate of suicide to seven per 100, 000 people…...