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Suicide data shows most deaths ever in Colorado

8/13/2015

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Suicide Prevention Commission released its annual report at the Arapahoe-Douglas Mental Health Network Wednesday morning.

In 2014, 1,058 people in Colorado died by suicide which the highest number ever recorded. In 2013, 1,004 people died by suicide. That number was down to 867 in 2010. To offer perspective, 486 people died in car crashes in 2014.

News Release by Nelson Garcia, KUSA, 9News | Read Article

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1 Photo. 6 Words. #VetoViolence

8/4/2015

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During the month of August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Violence Prevention and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) are sponsoring a social media project, 1 Photo, 6 Words #VetoViolence.

To participate in this project, take a photo or create a unique image with 6 words that:

Promotes an action that supports people and helps prevent suicide
Educates others about how to save lives, OR
Honors National Suicide Prevention Month (September)

Post your photo and six words on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the hashtag #VetoViolence

CDC will select entries to be featured on their VetoViolence Facebook and federal social media channels during National Suicide Prevention Month in September.

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Suicide data shows most deaths ever in Colorado

1 Photo. 6 Words. #VetoViolence

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