Opinion – Confronting suicide scourge not just about raising awareness, action must be taken
By Dr. Julie Cerel, Dr. Sarah Geegan, and Dr. Lindsay Jasinski Special to NKyTribune September is National Suicide Prevention Month,…
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Survey finds 70 percent of parents are now more concerned about their child’s mental health
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Across the nation, 70% of parents say they’re now more concerned about their child’s…
Constance Alexander: Suicide is a timeless topic with a sad history and one that remains stigmatized
The telegram from Cincinnati said, “Come at once. Fannie is dead.” With just six words, the Helm family of Junction…
Emma Curtis: State legislature’s cruel war on gender-affirming care only serve to hurt more Kyians
I am a 26-year-old woman and a lifelong resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I have attended private, religious, and…
Keven Moore: What to do to reduce PTSD with first responders? Needs to be treated as workplace issue
In Covington, after 26 years of service, Assistant Chief Chip Terry went into a deep depression shortly after retirement. Everybody I…
Life expectancy rises around globe as increased suicide, opioid crisis contribute to decrease in U.S.
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service It’s no longer a secret that Americans are dying at an alarming rate from…
Stephen Pruitt: Meeting both the mental and emotional needs of our most vulnerable children
By Stephen Pruitt Special to NKyTribune The numbers are sobering. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide was…
SmartHealthToday: Depression is a serious disorder; if you are ‘blue” for more than a few days, seek help
By Peggy O’Farrell SmartHealthToday Depression is a serious mood disorder likely rooted in a combination of factors: Genetics, chemical imbalances…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month; Kentucky aims to make suicide a ‘never event’
During National Suicide Prevention Month, the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities encourages Kentuckians to learn more…