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Suicide and Sports Gambling
One in five problem gamblers attempt suicide. As legalized gambling and online options increase, so does the public health crisis. Click...
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Apr 11 min read
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988 Lifeline
988 is active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number makes it easier for people to remember and access crisis services....
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Feb 261 min read
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Veteran Buddy Checks - Get Involved Today
Military community members can participate in Veteran Buddy Checks this month. Veteran Buddy Checks encourage Veterans to connect or...
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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Primary Care Screenings May Reduce Suicide Attempts
The state of Washington launched a new suicide prevention program. The initiative offered a suicide screening and safety planning program...
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Oct 3, 20241 min read
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2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention initiative released
The 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention initiative was recently released. The national strategy is a ten-year comprehensive...
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May 1, 20241 min read
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Super Bowl Sunday Has Fewer Suicides
The Kansas City Chiefs just won another Super Bowl. But did you know that Super Bowl Sunday typically has fewer suicides than other...
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Feb 12, 20241 min read
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Suicide Rates Spike Among Older Men
A recent CDC study says that the suicide rate increased for those 65 and older. The report also identifies that men tend to have higher...
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Jan 5, 20241 min read
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Veteran Suicide Rose in 2021
According to the latest Department of Veterans Affairs report, suicides among the veteran population were up 1.8% from 2020. Here are a...
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Nov 27, 20231 min read
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ASIST Workshop
We really enjoyed teaching #ASIST to these folks at our October workshop. Learning suicide first aid is just as important as knowing CPR....
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Oct 17, 20231 min read
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Ivy League Researcher Says Spirituality is Good for Our Mental Health
Miller is a psychologist and has dedicated most of her career to the study of neuroscience and spirituality. Her newest book is called...
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Aug 15, 20231 min read
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A Local Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition Stays Visible in the Community
The Johnson County Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition is making an impact around the Kansas City metro. Click on the story to read more.
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Jul 27, 20231 min read
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New Study Identifies Biomarkers of Suicide in the Human Brain
Columbia University labs recently took part in a groundbreaking study to help explain and hopefully prevent suicide. The project...
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Jun 19, 20231 min read
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Kansas 988 Suicide Call Centers Show Strong Usage
The new suicide prevention phone number, 988, is showing strong use in its first six months. Kansas call centers saw a spike in calls and...
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Feb 10, 20231 min read
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VA Offers Free Emergency Care for Veterans in Suicidal Crisis
Veterans determined to be in acute crisis can now get up to 30 free days of inpatient care and or 90 free days of outpatient care. The...
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Jan 30, 20231 min read
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Silent No More A Christian Response to Suicide
Our founder, Dr. John Potter, just published his first book. It examines the frequent research findings that show religion and...
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Sep 1, 20223 min read
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ASIST Workshop
Had a great time teaching #ASIST with this class. These 18 participants wanted certification in suicide first aid and earned 15 CEUs in...
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Aug 24, 20221 min read
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Mental Health Groups Concerned Over New 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline
The journey to getting a new national suicide prevention number started over two years ago. As we rapidly approach the finish line, many...
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Jun 18, 20221 min read
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LEARN the steps to prevent suicide
As today is world suicide prevention day, take a moment to remember these steps for suicide prevention. All of us can make a difference.
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Sep 10, 20211 min read
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US Suicides Decrease and Suicidal Ideations Increase in 2020
The experts are pretty shocked, but data shows that the number of suicides decreased over 5% from 2019 to 2020. A CDC survey conducted in...
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May 20, 20211 min read
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How To Reach Out When People Are At Risk Of Suicide
There are ways to identify when someone you know may be at risk of suicide. People with thoughts of suicide are trying to decide which...
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Apr 5, 20211 min read
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