The way I grew up was fast and furious. You live hard and die young. It’s ingrained in us from early on. But now, at age 55, I’m thinking how am I going to live when my only son died by suicide? ...
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Riding without reins
Easing anxiety in students is vital to achievement The start of a new school year can signal the onset of fears and worries for some students. When unchecked, these anxious thoughts may lead to ...
Rural America
Mental health research suggests that loss is a risk for suicide attempt and completion. Sudden loss, such as that brought about by the diagnosis of a terminal illness or threat of incarceration, ...
Sowing hope
Sowing hope Psychologist-farmer Mike Rosmann toils to prevent suicide in agricultural communities Psychologist and farmer is a rare combination of occupations, yet Mike Rosmann lays claim to ...
Rural prevention lessons
Suicide rates in rural and remote frontier regions are significantly higher than in urban areas. Moreover, the impact of suicide is much greater in rural America because of its tightknit, ...
Rural risk
Settings where populations at high risk for suicide can be found and where outreach can be effective include: • Farm credit offices • Unemployment offices • Juvenile detention facilities • Home ...
Rural disparities
For all the seeming peace of pastoral country life, those who reside in rural and remote areas face daunting challenges summed up by one word: loss. Patricia Kendall has learned firsthand about ...