Suicide Prevention

Farming is a common way of life in Shelby County in Northeast Missouri, but farming doesn’t come without it’s challenges. In the last few years, it was found that the county had one of the highest rates of suicide by firearm in the state.

Clay Goddard and Lauren Stockam both work in Springfield. Goddard is the president for Brightli’s Southwest Region and Stockam works in communication and outreach at Springfield-Greene County Health. They spoke about the “Hey Man, You Good” campaign that’s working to reduce the high rate of male suicide in southwestern Missouri by getting men to open up.

The federal government debuted the 988 mental health crisis hotline in 2022. While Missouri answers more than 9 out of 10 calls, a report finds the state needs more follow-up care.

State lawmakers approved the study of suicide prevention for MO’s veterans, but not the study of ‘magic mushrooms’ to treat veterans’ depression.

Lincoln University administrator’s death shines a light on phenomenon of 'weathering.'

The newly released 2024-2028 Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan offers tools and strategies that are intended to help decrease Missouri’s number of suicide deaths.

Columbia-based organization DeafLEAD was chosen as one of two national partners that will provide ASL crisis services through the 988 Lifeline.

The Missouri chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention held their annual State Capitol Day today Wednesday, where they talk to lawmakers and advocate for Missourians’ mental health needs.

"Suicide here in Missouri is the 3rd leading cause of death for folks ages 10-24..." and "something that we're focusing on within the prevention department is firearm deaths by suicide - 63% of all suicides were by firearm." -- ARTHUR TRASS, LivingWorks trainer (Compass Health Network) November 8, 2022

Missouri's schools would have to develop suicide prevention policies under a bill moving through the Legislature.The House voted 128-18 Monday to pass the…