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Paraclete.Life
- Nov 26, 2019
- 1 min
US Life Expectancy Rates are Declining Due to Suicide and Drug Use
The average life expectancy for Americans continues to decline due to drug overdoses, suicide, and alcohol. Click on the story to read more.
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Paraclete.Life
- Oct 18, 2019
- 1 min
Youth Suicide Rate Increases 56%
A CDC report shows that teen suicide rates have soared between 2007 and 2017. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens...
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Paraclete.Life
- Aug 15, 2019
- 1 min
FCC Considers 988 as the New National Suicide Prevention Hotline
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a new three-digit, nationwide suicide prevention and mental health hotline. Click the...
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Paraclete.Life
- Aug 7, 2019
- 1 min
Air Force Orders Suicide Stand Down
Air Force leaders have ordered units to stand down for one day within the next six weeks to address recent suicide losses. Click on the...
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Paraclete.Life
- Jul 10, 2019
- 1 min
New Reports Show the Need for Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Efforts
Two new national reports underscore the critical role of identifying high-risk populations. Suicide rates have posted significant...
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Paraclete.Life
- Jul 3, 2019
- 1 min
Anthony Bourdain's New Legacy
Suicide prevention efforts are now a part of his legacy. Friends, family, and organizations are coming together to support suicide...
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Paraclete.Life
- May 17, 2019
- 1 min
Group Calls Attention to Law Enforcement Suicide Rates
National Police Week is also calling attention to the rise in law enforcement suicide rates. 2018 marks the third year in a row where...
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Paraclete.Life
- Apr 19, 2019
- 1 min
Children and Teen Visits to the ER for Suicide Double from 2007 to 2015
Children and teens with suicidal thoughts and attempts continue to climb. Click the article to read more.
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Paraclete.Life
- Feb 12, 2019
- 1 min
Facebook Suicide Prevention Tools Lack Data
Facebook has increased efforts to prevent suicide on the social platform. Many questions are being asked on medical ethics, informed...
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Paraclete.Life
- Jan 22, 2019
- 1 min
Topeka ASIST Workshop March 28-29
The Shawnee County Suicide Prevention Coalition is sponsoring an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Workshop in Topeka....
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Paraclete.Life
- Jan 5, 2019
- 1 min
Social Media Use Linked to Depression
A study shows that teenagers with high levels of social media use can increase depression. Click the article to read more.
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Paraclete.Life
- Nov 27, 2018
- 2 min
Giving Tuesday Can Support Suicide Prevention
Giving Tuesday or #GivingTuesday is the Tuesday immediately after Thanksgiving. The day focuses on volunteering and donating to charities...
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Paraclete.Life
- Nov 16, 2018
- 1 min
Jobs with the Highest Suicide Rates
Men who work in construction had the highest rates of suicide in the United States, according to a report published by the US Centers for...
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Paraclete.Life
- Oct 26, 2018
- 1 min
Topeka ASIST Workshop November 27-28
Paraclete Life is excited to announce that our next Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Workshop is scheduled for...
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Paraclete.Life
- Sep 14, 2018
- 1 min
1 in 5 College Students Consider Suicide
College can feel so stressful that many students think about killing themselves according to a new study. Click the article to read more.
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Paraclete.Life
- Aug 30, 2018
- 1 min
President Trump Signs New Bill to Simplify Suicide Prevention Hotline to 3-Digit Number
President Trump recently signed legislation into law that changes the current 10-digit suicide prevention hotline into an easy to...
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