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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 34 – September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month
Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 34 – September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month
Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 34 – September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month
Monday 11th September 2023
Discover Ashland County's suicide prevention efforts with Dr. Ashley Ackerman and David Ross in this insightful podcast episode.
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Episode Overview
- Suicide prevention and awareness are vital priorities for the Mental Health and Recovery Board.
- Community education and QPR training initiatives are actively promoted to spread awareness and provide essential skills.
- Postvention support groups are dedicated to assisting individuals impacted by suicide loss.
- Emphasis on gun safety and its role in suicide prevention is a significant focus.
- A comprehensive range of 24/7 support services, outpatient mental health services, and resources for veterans and first responders is available in Ashland County.
Suicide prevention and awareness is one of our passions here at the board. It's something that we care a lot about. And we recently found out the CDC data on suicides in 2022. The rates were higher than ever. So in 2022, over 49,000 people died by suicide. That is the highest rate ever.
What steps can a community take to combat the rising issue of suicide? In this eye-opening episode of 'Keeping Ashland Healthy', Dr. Ashley Ackerman and David Ross, Executive Director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County, dive into the crucial topic of suicide prevention and awareness.
As September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, the duo sheds light on the various initiatives and strategies being employed in Ashland County to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide. From community education programs to support services, they discuss the importance of proactive measures and how everyone can play a part in creating a safer environment.
They also touch on the significance of gun safety in preventing suicides, emphasizing practical steps that can be taken to make homes safer. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand more about the efforts being made to tackle this critical issue and how you can contribute to making a difference.