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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- Feb 12
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Jan 5
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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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Paraclete.Life
- Nov 27, 2023
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Oct 17, 2023
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Aug 15, 2023
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Jul 27, 2023
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Jun 19, 2023
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Feb 10, 2023
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Jan 30, 2023
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Aug 24, 2022
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Jun 18, 2022
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Sep 10, 2021
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Apr 5, 2021
- 1 min
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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Paraclete.Life
- Jan 14, 2021
- 1 min
The Gender Paradox of Suicide
Studies show that there are a number of gender differences in suicide. These differences are known as the gender paradox of suicide....
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Paraclete.Life
- Sep 1, 2020
- 1 min
Join the Shawnee County Suicide Prevention Coalition Virtual 5K Run / Walk
Join the virtual 5K and support suicide prevention month in our community.
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Paraclete.Life
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
Suicidal Thoughts Surge During Pandemic
A recent CDC Study shows that more Americans are contemplating suicide. COVID-19 has elevated concerns about employment, safety, housing,...
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Paraclete.Life
- Jul 9, 2020
- 1 min
REACH Campaign Expands Suicide Prevention Efforts
Reducing suicide across America is the goal of the REACH. The campaign's mission is to educate all Americans that suicide is preventable...
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