A new school year is here and is a good reminder for staff to know that resources are available when a crisis happens. Doctor Bart Andrews with Behavioral Health Response in St. Louis told Missourinet that the suicide rate spikes when school is in session. “So, there...
The Missouri Suicide Prevention Network has rolled out the Suicide Prevention and 988 Guide for schools to use as a resource. Anthony Morabith chats with Dr. Bart Andrews at Behavioral Health Response in St. Louis on what you need to know.
Construction has the 2nd highest rate of suicides among all occupations. It is a high-stress job that has high rates of alcohol and drug use. Brandon Anderson is the Vice President of Safety for the Missouri chapter of Associated General Contractors of America...
Missouri is a national leader when it comes to 988 crisis hotline response times. That is what Director Valerie Huhn, the Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health told a committee of lawmakers this week. In October, Missouri 988 received 5,311 phone calls,...
A new resource is now available to members of the deaf community who may be experiencing a crisis. Videophones that allow people to use American Sign Language are being added to the 988 suicide hotline. Tia Dole is a suicide and crisis lifeline officer based in New...
