The number of suicides in Tallahassee increased 68% from 2019 to 2020, according to preliminary figures from the Florida Department of Health s Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Local mental health experts say that while the pandemic may seem like the primary factor in the increasing local suicide total, it s too early to understand all of its far-reaching effects.
There were 19 suicides in 2019 and 32 in 2020, according to the state. This is the first time the number of annual suicides crossed 30 in nearly a decade. The increase also contradicts the trend of decline in statewide and national suicide statistics.
The number of U.S. suicides reduced by 6% in 2020, which is the largest decline in at least four decades, according to The Associated Press.
The Mental Health Coalition Launches 121 Instagram TV Series During May Mental Health Awareness Month
Series will Feature 31 Segments, 31 Advocates, 31 Influencers, 31 Conversations and 31 Mental Health Professionals Over 31 Days
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NEW YORK, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Mental Health Coalition (MHC), founded by designer and social activist Kenneth Cole, launches an initiative that will change culture around the devastating stigma affecting millions living with mental health conditions. According to WHO, 1 in 4 people in the world will live with mental health conditions. MHC believes that it is 4 in 4, and that mental health is arguably the worst pandemic the world has ever faced. Furthermore, because of the related stigma, 2 out of 3 affected don t seek help or care. Determined to shift culture and change the narrative around mental health, MHC is proud to launch Every Day in May, a 121 Instagram TV Series in part
After a bump in reported suicide deaths near the beginning of the year and increased awareness of the perennial issue, organizers hope a new event will help spread a message of hope.
The Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Walk will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Historic Cache County Courthouse at 199 N. Main Street in Logan. The event is sponsored by the Cache Suicide Prevention Coalition, Bear River Mental Health and Cache County.
The event came about after officials saw a âslight increaseâ in suicide deaths locally at the beginning of the year, according to Charity Jenson, chair of the Cache Suicide Prevention Coalition. While the numbers looked dramatic to many who are less familiar with local suicide data, Jenson said there wasnât as much alarm among officials, who can compare numbers year-over-year and consider other factors.
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway appeared on This Morning and recalled a heartbreaking conversation with daughter Darcey over husband Derek Draper.
National Campaign Promotes Mental Health for Middle Schoolers with New Music from KAMAUU, Tobe Nwigwe, Lauren Jauregui, Empress Of Sound It Out, created by the Ad Council and Pivotal Ventures, offers free resources that use the power of music to help parents and caregivers start conversations around emotional wellbeing with their children
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NEW YORK, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ When your child can t find the words, help them find the lyrics. Today, the national
Sound It Out campaign launches with a new album and resources to help parents and caregivers have meaningful conversations about emotional wellbeing with their middle schoolers. The songs will be available across all major streaming platforms and can be heard on the campaign website at SoundItOutTogether.org, which also offers free expert-vetted resources to guide conversations.