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Ohio’s suicide rates fell in 2023. State agencies say more work is needed
By: Sarah Donaldson | Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Suicide is a public health crisis. If you or anyone you know is in crisis, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988. More… Read More
How an Ohio coroner’s office is working to prevent suicide deaths
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you love is in need of support, call or text 988 for help. COLUMBUS, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — For the most part, coroner’s… Read More
A Glouster couple has been found dead in their home after an apparent homicide-suicide
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County law enforcement is investigation the deaths of a married couple in Glouster in what appears to be a homicide-suicide. Sheriff’s deputies were called to… Read More
A new report shows suicide rates in southeast Ohio are among the highest in the state
By: Caleb McCleskey
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Suicide rates in southeast Ohio were among the highest in the state for 2021, according to a recent report from the Ohio Department of Health. Mental health… Read More
The Pandemic Has Researchers Worried About Teen Suicide
By: Anya Kamenetz | NPR
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Anxiety and depression among teens and youth are getting worse since COVID lockdowns began in March, early studies suggest, and many experts say they fear a corresponding increase in suicide.
White House Plan Breaks Taboo: A Focus On Guns And Veteran Suicide
By: Quil Lawrence | NPR
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The Trump Administration’s new suicide prevention strategy mentions the touchy subject of gun-safety. It will aim to fight the stigma around people seeking help during a mental health crisis.
State Agency Says Suicide Deaths Rose 45% Since 2007 in Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state Department of Health says the number of suicides in Ohio increased 45% from 2007 to 2018 and by more than half for young people…. Read More
Bill Would Mandate Suicide Prevention Training for Students
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio bill that would require public middle and high school students to take an annual class in suicide and violence prevention training is headed to… Read More
Study: Nearly 500,000 Years of Life Lost in Ohio Due to Gun Violence Over 10 Years
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio — A group of researchers in Ohio found that between 2008 and 2018, the state lost hundreds of thousands years of life due to gun violence. The Ohio Alliance… Read More
Study Says Youth In Rural Areas Have Higher Suicide Rate
By: Associated Press
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A new Ohio State University study has found that adolescents and young adults living in rural areas are more likely to commit suicide than those in cities. The study analyzed… Read More