Articles tagged as: suicide prevention
August 7, 2019
How An Indiana County Deals With 'Deaths Of Despair'
Indiana's Fayette County once bustled with factories that served the auto industry, earning the nickname "Little Detroit." Now, it has another distinction: the highest suicide and overdose death rates in the state.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2018
Suicide Prevention Training Offered To Educators
The three-step training teaches people how to ask the right questions, persuade them to get help and where to refer them to get help.
Read MoreJune 28, 2018
Suicide Prevention Requirements Amping Up In Schools, Statewide
To get a license in Indiana, teachers first need to have suicide prevention training, but lawmakers are expanding those efforts.
Read MoreJune 4, 2018
Study Links Indiana's "Red Flag" Firearm Law To Decrease In Suicides
The study focused on Indiana and Connecticut's firearm seizure laws. While Connecticut's suicide rate has been offset by different factors over 10 years, Indiana's has gradually decreased since the enactment of the seizure law.
Read MoreMay 25, 2018
Mandatory Suicide Prevention Training For Teachers Soon To Take Effect
Indiana teachers grades 5 and up must go through suicide prevention training at least once every three years, beginning July 1.
Read MoreApril 18, 2018
State Promotes Nationally-Recognized Suicide Prevention Program
Indiana has one of the highest teen suicide rates in the country - 1 in 5 Hoosier teens reports seriously considering suicide in the past year.
Read MoreMay 3, 2017
New Law Creates More Suicide Prevention Efforts Statewide
Indiana lawmakers want schools to develop more robust suicide prevention policies while teachers get training on the issue.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2017
This Week At The Statehouse: A Slow Start To The Second Half
Pre-K continues to be one of the most debated education bills this session.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2017
Lawmakers, Ed Officials Debate Teachers' Role In Suicide Prevention
Indiana requires new teachers to receive suicide prevention training, but a new bill would expand that requirement to all school employees who have ongoing contact with students.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2016
Legislature to Discuss Human Trafficking, Suicide Prevention
Lawmakers and youth advocates say they're looking for legislation next session to help address suicide prevention and human trafficking.
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