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Agriculture workers have one of the highest suicide rates of any industry in the country

The CDC says the agriculture industry has the fourth highest suicide rate. Ty Higgins, the Ohio Farm Bureau spokesperson, said […]

May 20, 2024

Experts emphasize difficult conversations during Mental Health Awareness Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and advocates say it’s a time to shine a light […]

Ohio suicide deaths rose in 2021 after two-year decline

This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 […]

May 17, 2023

Suicide prevention program ‘Sources of Strength’ makes positive impact at Cuyahoga Falls High School

Spectrum News 1 https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/news/2023/01/19/suicide-prevention-program–sources-of-strength–makes-positive-impact-at-cuyahoga-falls-high-school?cq_ck=1675112813289# Cuyahoga Falls High School students wrote positive messages on clothespins before distributing them during […]

Jan 30, 2023

Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline

Fox 10 Phoenix https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/calls-texts-and-chats-pouring-into-new-988-mental-health-helpline When Jamieson Brill answers a crisis call from a Spanish speaker on the newly launched national […]

Jan 10, 2023

Hilliard family sues Amazon for selling product that led to 16-year-old’s death by suicide

NBC4i https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/hilliard-family-sues-amazon-for-selling-product-that-led-to-16-year-olds-death-by-suicide/ A Hilliard family is accusing Amazon of selling a product to their 16-year-old daughter that their attorneys say […]

Oct 20, 2022

A journey from abuse & despair, to healing & inspiration

NBC4i https://www.nbc4i.com/daytime-columbus/a-journey-from-abuse-despair-to-healing-inspiration/ Coping with one extreme trauma is difficult enough. Dealing with a lifetime of physical, verbal, and sexual abuse […]

Oct 2, 2022

Ohio artists’ works reflect on suicide, mental health as part of inaugural fundraiser

The Columbus Dispatch https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2022/09/28/art-to-explore-suicide-mental-health-at-ohio-foundations-fundraiser/65474742007/ Amid the worst months of her husband’s rapid mental health decline, Julie Leonard recalls waking up […]

Sep 28, 2022

How gun shops are trying to reduce suicide by firearm

NBC4i https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/how-gun-shops-are-trying-to-reduce-suicide-by-firearm/ A first-of-its-kind statewide campaign is partnering with a unique sector to end suicide: gun owners in Ohio. About 10 […]

Sep 22, 2022

Mental health or substance abuse crisis? Call 988

NBC4i https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/mental-health-or-substance-abuse-crisis-call-988/ Ohio’s new 988 number for those experiencing mental health or addiction crises is up and running. Launched on Saturday, Ohioans dealing […]

Jul 18, 2022

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