NC Black youth suicide action plan to tackle rising number of suicides

NC Black youth suicide action plan to tackle rising number of suicides

In response to a sharp increase in suicide rates among young Black youth, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced the N.C. Black Youth Suicide Prevention Action Plan.

NC health officials unveil new plan to combat suicide among Black youth - Finnoexpert

North Carolina state health officials have unveiled a new plan to combat the rising suicide rates among Black youth. The plan includes six key objectives, such as enhancing community-level suicide prevention efforts, improving prevention training, and reducing access to lethal means among Black youth. ALSO READ >> Charlotte’s Hidden Crisis: County-by-County mental health resource guide One of the significant aspects of the plan is to increase th…

Suicide in Public Safety

Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among public safety professionals, surpassing line-of-duty deaths in many agencies and nationwide. Despite this sobering reality, persistent myths and misinformation continue to stymie meaningful intervention and support. In a powerful Lexipol webinar, “Breaking the Silence — Debunking Myths About Suicide in Public Safety,” three experts come together to dispel common misconceptions, share hard …