Category: Suicide

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month In October, our nation highlights the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health. Studies show that the earlier an individual begins smoking, drinking,…

Originally published by UW Forefront Suicide Prevention Center on September 19, 2023. New York and Washington State, September 19, 2023—The Jed Foundation (JED), the nation’s leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for…

OLYMPIA – Originally published by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Drug overdose and opioid misuse are serious public health crises impacting communities nationwide. Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) new State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting…

Originally published by Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) on August 29, 2023 Dr. Sebastian T. Tong, the associate director of the ITHS WWAMI Region Practice and Research Network (WPRN) has been designated as a 2023 National…

Prioritizing Minority Mental Health This national observance raises awareness of the challenges that affect the mental health of racial and ethnic minority groups. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than…

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Nicole Reeve-Parker. This entry was posted in Whole U Program Information. Bookmark the permalink. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7 to speak to a counselor,…

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) has published the following ALERT for providers and grantees to be aware of the harmful risks of XYLAZINE.  **PLEASE READ AND SHARE THIS ALERT** __________ Dear…

Courtesy: American Public Health Association (APHA) / Learn about NPHW / During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) brings together communities across the U.S. to observe National…

A new study published February 2023 in Preventative Medicine Reports evaluates what people think about temporary, voluntary out-of-home firearm storage. Online maps showing locations for voluntary, temporary firearm storage are a novel approach in suicide…

News provided by American College of Surgeons (ACS) on Mar 06, 2023, 15:00 ET. The increase in firearm-related violence since the COVID-19 pandemic requires urgent and comprehensive action to address the problem. Key Takeaways A…

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