Tag: suicide prevention
Preventing suicide
In 2020, there were just under 46,000 suicides in the United States, making it the nation’s 12th-leading cause of death. California’s suicide rate is...
Local students recognized for films in annual contest promoting artistic expression
The Directing Change Program & Film Contest announced the regional finalists in the ninth annual student contest encouraging young people to create short films...
Friends can help prevent youth suicide
Evelyn HillSpecial to Valley NewsYouth suicide has been declared a national health issue by the U.S. Surgeon General’s Office.Almost one out of five young...
The Jason Foundation offers mental health training for first responders
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – The Jason Foundation Inc., a nationally recognized leader in youth and young adult suicide awareness and prevention, announced a new training...
FCC proposes designating 988 as National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health hotline number
WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission started the process of designating 988 as a new, nationwide, 3-digit number for a suicide prevention and mental...
New programs offered to prevent suicide
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – In California, suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24 and every 0.65 or less than one young...