Suicide prevention

White Mountain Apache Tribe decreases suicides, attempts

All StoriesErika Bloom11/15/20170

Native American youth are killing themselves at alarming rates, but one Arizona tribe is working to reverse these trends. Nationally, suicide is prevalent in middle-age white men, but among Native Americans, 40 percent of those who die by suicide are between the ages of 15 and 24. Along with non-Hispanic whites, the Native American whites…

Elderly more prone to depression, suicide

All StoriesShelby Edwards09/30/20151

The elderly suffer from depression in larger numbers than most other age demographics, making them more likely to commit suicide. Due to Arizona’s large elderly population, keeping aging adults mentally healthy and happy is a growing concern that officials are working to address. According to Census information from 2012, Arizona is fifth on the list…