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Saving our lifesavers: preventing suicide among EMS providers
According to a study conducted by the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix researchers, Arizona EMTs, paramedics and firefighters’ “risk for suicide is 39 percent higher than the general public.” On average, that is nine paramedic, EMT and firefighter suicides per year, likely caused by work stress, exposure to trauma and not wanting to ask for help
Should Arizona children be exposed to SEL?
Please call or write to Tom Horne to explain why he risks harming Arizona’s children by refusing to allow social and emotional learning programs in schools.
Recognize signs, risk factors for preventable public health crisis
Arizona ranks in the top half of states for adults reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression. Additionally, the number of suicides in the state increased in 2021, after leveling off the two previous years. It is an upward trend that moves us backward despite our efforts.
988 is new mental health crisis number
A new mental health crisis hotline number, 988, launches around the country on July 16, and people who operate Arizona’s existing crisis system say the state is well-positioned to handle the change and anticipated uptick in calls.
Fund 988 crisis lifeline
Join me this month in urging your public officials to fund 988. We all play a role in changing the culture around mental health. Together, we can ensure #MentalHealth4All.
Our duty to make others’ lives easier
Dear Editor, September is Suicide Prevention Month and it’s important that we are there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s theme... […]
We can all do something to prevent suicide
Suicide prevention cannot be accomplished by one team or one state agency. It is up to all of us to know the warning signs and what to do next. Check on your neighbor or family member who lives alone.
Easy access to mental health help crucial to suicide prevention
My son died by suicide in 2011. He was a son, brother, uncle, and United States soldier. In my heart I wonder if he had easy access to mental health help he might be here today.
National Guard engaging clergy to help prevent service member, veteran suicide
Louise Wilson began worrying about a member of her church while volunteering with him at Phoenix Veterans Affairs Hospital. A veteran himself, the man seemed to compulsively arrange shampoo bottles they were distributing.
