A new report is sounding the alarm about the state of mental health care in Washington prisons. Continue Reading Serious Gaps In Mental Health Care In Washington Prisons, Report WarnsRead More
For the second time in less than a year, Washington’s Corrections Ombuds (OCO) is warning that the state’s prison system needs to do more to prevent inmate suicides. In a 15-page investigation released Monday, the OCO found that two inmates died by suicide in 2020 after prison staff failed to recognize signs of mental distress and didn’t follow suicide prevention policies. Read More
What can you do when you fear someone you know may be considering suicide? It can feel daunting, but suicide prevention experts say we all can help someone at risk by reaching out and showing we care. Continue Reading Reach Out: Ways To Help A Loved One Read More
You can help prevent suicide, researchers say, by knowing the signs and reaching out. More boys and men in the U.S. take their own lives than women and girls, but that difference has narrowed. Continue Reading U.S. Suicide Rates Are Rising Faster Among Read More