Approach Considered To Address Suicide Rates - Northern Plains Independent

By Redacción Es Noticia redacción@esnoticiapr.com The largest entity for mental health care in Puerto Rico said that in the face of the increase in suicide it is necessary for citizens to call themselves in a collective action that will encourage education, open conversation and compassion towards those facing suicidal thoughts. Police statistics show that 49 suicides have occurred in the year, a figure that exceeds the 39 cases reported last ye…

Approach Considered To Address Suicide Rates - Northern Plains Independent

Legislators are considering a proposal to invest in suicide prevention for Montana veterans, an effort proponents say will help to mitigate high rates of suicide in the veteran population. Sen. Mike Yakawich, R-Billings, is the sponsor of Senate Bill 95. He said the bill has had a long journey to pass the Senate and arrive at the House for deliberation. The final proposal includes a request

State Sens. Putnam, Murphy to hold veteran listening session St. Cloud

ST. CLOUD — Two Minnesota state senators will hear the concerns of veterans in St. Cloud. Sen. Aric Putnam, DFL-St. Cloud, and Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, will be at the Great River Regional Library from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 14. The senators are coming to discuss state and locally administered veteran benefits or needs, including unaccredited claims agent activity, Minnesota education benefits, disabled veteran p…

Nebraska Suicide Mortality Review Team Proposal, With Emphasis On Veterans, Advances

State Sen. George Dungan of Lincoln, Aug. 13, 2024. (Zach Wendling / Nebraska Examiner) By Zach WendlingNebraska ExaminerLINCOLN — State lawmakers are looking to boost action by recent governors to combat suicide in Nebraska through new legislation with an extra focus on veterans and their families. Legislative Bill 414, by State Sen. George Dungan of Lincoln, would house a new suicide mortality review team in the Nebraska Department of Veteran…

Not since the turn of the millennium has the suicide rate been higher in the Norwegian population, according to recent figures from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

Legislators Consider Three-Pronged Approach to Address Veteran Suicide Rates

Legislators are considering a proposal to invest in suicide prevention for Montana veterans, an effort proponents say will help to mitigate high rates of suicide in the veteran population. Sen. Mike Yakawich, R-Billings, is the sponsor of Senate Bill 95. He said the bill has had a long journey to pass the Senate and arrive at the House for deliberation. The final proposal includes a request for...