Do You Know the Warning Signs of Suicide?
Jun. 8, 2018 | 9:49 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The great majority of people who die by suicide show warning signs. Knowing how to spot them and what you can do may help save a life.
Stories by José A. Álvarez
Suicide Prevention: Everyone Has a Role
May 30, 2018 | 10:12 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
After conducting a series of community focus groups and online surveys, the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council has revised its Suicide Prevention Action Plan to include nine strategies on how to prevent people from ending their lives.
Annual Count Finds Fewer Homeless People in Region
May 17, 2018 | 4:02 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
The number of homeless people in San Diego County dropped by 6 percent from the previous year, according to the 2018 Point-in-Time Count.
Exhibit Sheds Light on College Student Suicides
May 9, 2018 | 10:56 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County Health and Human Services Agency’s Behavioral Health Services funded the exhibit, which will be on display at three local colleges and universities.
Final Flu Report: 341 Local Deaths, 20,747 Cases
May 2, 2018 | 11:26 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
With no new flu deaths being reported in the past week, the final Influenza Watch report for this season shows the number of fatalities remains at 341 and 20,747 flu cases have been reported.
San Diego Flu Deaths Reach 341; Activity Continues to Slow
Apr. 25, 2018 | 12:22 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The number of influenza deaths in San Diego rose to 341 after two new deaths were reported last week, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Most San Diegans Using Medication Disposal Boxes, Take Back Days
Apr. 25, 2018 | 12:02 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Sixty percent of San Diegans have used permanent disposal boxes or take back days to get rid of their unwanted prescription drugs.