Suicide is one of the fastest-growing epidemics around the world. Approximately 44,000 people in the U.S. alone commit suicide each year, with an average of 123 suicides each day. It’s the 10th leading cause of death in America – second leading for ages 25-34, and third leading for ages 15-24. In order to create awareness and strengthen the fight against suicide, September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In recent years, society has become more open and receptive to … [Read more...] about Preventing Suicide
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Community Discusses Mental Health Crisis
The impact of more than a year of isolation created by the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to job and housing losses, economic deprivation and personal and social crises, has resulted in radical increases in mental health issues. That is what leaders of several professional health organizations in the greater Quad Cities community shared during a two-hour town hall meeting last month, sponsored by the City of Prescott at City Hall. “As we are coming out of the worst of the pandemic, it’s … [Read more...] about Community Discusses Mental Health Crisis
Understanding Causes of Suicide During the Pandemic
September is suicide prevention month, and given the dramatic changes in lifestyle necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic, it seems appropriate to address how the pandemic has impacted suicide and suicide prevention. But, let’s first look at suicide prior to the pandemic. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death among those 10-34 years of age. There were 47,173 suicides reported in 2017. It is estimated that for each suicide, as … [Read more...] about Understanding Causes of Suicide During the Pandemic