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Embracing Life After Attempted Suicide

| 11:00 AM

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Lisa Garcia is a survivor. She attempted suicide twice. Today, she is thankful for every day, every milestone and every celebration. This is her story.

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Report Shows Slight Increase In Suicide Deaths

| 5:10 PM

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After years of declines, confirmed suicide deaths in San Diego County rose to 360 in 2022, slightly more than the 358 recorded in 2021, which was the lowest number of deaths in 10 years. 

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County to Take Part in New Youth Suicide Reporting and Crisis Response Program

| 11:53 AM

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Hoping to find new ways to keep young people from attempting suicide, the County is poised to take part in a $4.1 million state youth suicide-focused pilot program.

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Suicides Rise Slightly in San Diego County

| 3:55 PM

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The number and rate of people who died by suicide in San Diego County rose slightly again last year, according to the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council’s 2019 Report to the Community released Thursday.