Health
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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.
Health
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The death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ by suicide last week was a shock and heartbreaking to millions. It also serves as a sad and poignant reminder many people struggle with mental health challenges, but often suffer in silence.
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The number of San Diego deaths by suicide continue to decline for the fourth year in a row, according to a new annual report by the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council. Suicides decreased from a high of 465 in 2018 down to 364 in 2021.
Health
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People experiencing a suicide, mental health or substance use crisis will now be able to call or text to a three-digit 988 dialing code to get help for themselves or a loved one.
Health
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The number of San Diego deaths by suicide declined slightly in 2020, according to a new annual report by the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council.
Health
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The number of people who died from suicide in the region dropped last year, according to the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council’s 2020 Report to the Community released Thursday.
Public Safety
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Drugs, alcohol, vehicles, falls, guns and suicide continue to be leading causes of deaths investigated by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to its 2018 Annual Report.