Rural Health
News by Topic: Suicide and suicide prevention
Mar 28, 2024 - Summarizes recent research investigating suicidal ideation and mortality among rural Black men in Georgia. Discusses reasons for higher rates such as childhood trauma, poverty, and exposure to racism.
Source: HealthDay News
Mar 22, 2024 - Discusses suicide among rural men in Michigan, noting the issues of stigma and mental healthcare access. Discusses the results of an intervention targeting men and policy measures building on those successes.
Source: The 'Gander
Mar 19, 2024 - Discusses suicide rates in rural Minnesota and factors contributing to the trends including workforce shortages, stigma, and farming industry suicide rate disparities. Notes initiatives aiming to reduce the rates and challenges that remain.
Source: MinnPost
Feb 23, 2024 - Highlights a veterans center offering suicide prevention services to the Indigenous and other veterans in rural Montana. Services include transportation to appointments and culturally relevant programming. Discusses the challenges with mental health on the area reservations and funding needs to expand their services.
Source: Havre Daily News