Close to 500 Suicides in Armed Services in 2019
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Department of Defense (DOD) released its second Annual Suicide Report (ASR) which showed that 498 service members died by … Read more
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Cook County Sees Alarming Rise in Suicide Deaths Among Black Residents
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The alarming rise in suicides among African American residents in Cook County was addressed today by Cook County Board President … Read more
Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation to Address Shocking Spike in Suicide Amongst Chicagoland’s & America’s First Responders
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Thursday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the First Responder Resiliency Act, legislation to expand access to federal resources for programs that support … Read more
Fire Chief Speaks on PTSD, Mental Illness, Suicide, among Firefighters, First Responders
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In what is most certainly one of the most moving presentations at the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service during Fire … Read more
Suicide Rates Rising Across the U.S.
Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2018 Contact: CDC Media Relations Comprehensive prevention goes beyond a focus on mental health concerns Suicide rates have been … Read more
Man Attempts Suicide While In Custody: Police Reports for May 1-7, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These Park Forest Police blotter reports cover May 1 through May 7, 2018. During this week, a man … Read more
Life-saving Post-ER Suicide Prevention Strategies are Cost Effective
Follow-up postcards less expensive, more effective than usual care: NIH study. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2017. Three interventions designed for … Read more
DeLuca Backing Reforms to Help Returning Veterans Access Services, Prevent Suicide
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Veterans will have better access to health services, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and job training under legislation backed … Read more