Yesterday on Raccoon Valley Radio, we looked at the unsettling rise in suicide rates throughout the state. Today we look at some possible solutions for curbing the growing trend.

ISU Extension and Outreach Human Sciences Specialist Dr. David Brown is pleased with the most recent mental health legislation passed by the State this spring. He also suggested some tips to help combat suicidal thoughts on a personal level. “They can certainly talk to people. Find social support. Make sure that they have to spend time with the family and friends. Make sure they get lots of sleep and do some enjoyable physical activity every day.”

He also suggests balanced nutrition as a good tip. To access suicide prevention resources, click on the links below:

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Suicide Prevention Resource Center: https://www.sprc.org/

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Iowa: https://afsp.org/chapter/afsp-iowa/