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The study seeks to better understand the root causes of mental illness, substance use disorders and suicide.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) -- Ohio University along with nine other universities in the state will embark on a 10-year mental health study, assisted by an initial $20 million grant, state

Ten Ohio universities will embark on a 10-year mental health study, assisted by an initial $20 million grant from the state.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted were joined by Tony Coder of the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Director Lori Criss Monday to discuss the Social Media Parental Notification Act and other mental health priorities in the state budget.

The number of Ohioans who died by suicide increased in 2021, according to new data from the Ohio Department of Health.

The number of suicide deaths in Ohio increased 8% to 1,766 deaths from 2020 to 2021 — meaning five Ohioans die by suicide every day.

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In 2020, RecoveryOhio partnered with The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation to create The Suicide Prevention Plan for Ohio, a blueprint to mobilize and align efforts to prevent suicide.

In 2020, RecoveryOhio partnered with The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation to create The Suicide Prevention Plan for Ohio, a blueprint to mobilize and align efforts to prevent suicide.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to be connected to a trained professional at the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline