Opinion – Sarah Geegan: Asking the right questions can save a life, it’s something we should all learn
Editor’s note: This column mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to…
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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,…
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…
Social media, trauma, hate speech — all add to youth mental health crisis, U.S. Senate panel told
By Jennifer Shutt The Kentucky Lantern U.S. senators agreed during a recent hearing the country’s children are going through a…
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…
New 988 behavioral-health crisis hotline number goes live July 16; Ky. plans large-scale rollout in 2023
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Starting Saturday, July 16, the new behavioral-health crisis hotline number will be 988, much…
Report shows Kentucky had second highest increase in deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide in 2020
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In the first year of the pandemic, the United States experienced the highest-ever combined…
Region’s hospital emergency rooms are dealing with an influx of teens seeking mental health treatment
By Corrine Boyer Ohio Valley ReSource It’s not uncommon for kids to show up to Marietta Memorial Hospital’s emergency room…
New report shows highest ever rate of deaths due to drugs, alcohol, and suicide during COVID pandemic
Deaths associated with alcohol, drugs, and suicide took the lives of 186,763 Americans in 2020, a 20 percent one year…
Zachary McGuffey was a proud Marine; his real enemy was depression so he helps other vets
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Zachary “Guff” McGuffey always wanted to be a Marine and proudly served four years…
Youth Mental Health Summit sends powerful message on need for comprehensive system, for reaching out
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter “If you have air in your lungs, you are here for a purpose,” says Kristen…
Pew Trusts: Farmers have high rates of suicide, need mental health services; telehealth may be a solution
By April Simpson Pew Trust Stateline On most days, therapist Becky Kopp-Dunham counsels farmers and other clients across 10 North…
Debbie Zegarra invites all-comers to ‘ET’s Stampede for Suicide Awareness,’ for good mental health
Ethan’s Purpose, a local non-profit foundation dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of good mental health and suicide prevention,…
Study shows impact of adults on reducing student suicide; school culture key to addressing solutions
By Liz Carey Daily Yonder A recent study of 38 mostly rural high schools found that teenagers with stronger connections with…
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…
Commonwealth Fund’s state scorecard finds deaths from suicide, alcohol, drugs, are regional epidemic
NKyTribune staff Deaths from suicide, alcohol, and drugs have reached an all-time high, but affect states in different ways, according…
The Rural Blog: Research links depression, suicide to chronic disease especially for rural seniors
Research increasingly links depression and suicide to chronic disease, especially among seniors in rural U.S. “Rural America has some of…
Tristate Veterans Community Alliance hosting ‘Operation Deep Dive’ on suicide among veterans
Tristate Veterans Community Alliance (TVCA) is hosting a public meeting to brief community leaders on Operation Deep Dive, a new study examining…
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…
Author Karisa Moore continues to turn the page on her son’s suicide through new book
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Karisa Moore knows first-hand about the healing power of words – especially the right ones…
Kentucky Health News: Celebrity suicides raise concerns; Kentucky rate higher than most states
“The suicides of fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain just days apart . . . have mental…
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