In Small-Town Nebraska, With Suicide Rates High, One Family Delivers Hope for Thousands
Content warning: This story discusses suicide. Call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you or a loved one needs help. This story was originally
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The small-town suicide rate in Nebraska is higher than the national average. One family that has dealt with mental health struggles is working to help others just like them.
The small-town suicide rate in Nebraska is higher than the national average. One family that has dealt with mental health struggles is working to help others just like them.
Rural mental health struggles are real, as is the lack of mental health providers in small-town Nebraska. But the Koch family, and many others, are working to help.
Having a support system to help motivate you is important, but it's also important to have goals visualized outside of your head.