By Isabel Salas Last summer, depression took over my thoughts and emotions. I attempted to overdose twice, two days apart. I got transported to the hospital both times and ended up in an inpatient facility called Two River Landing. There, I was connected with a counselor and medication. They helped me create a safety plan […]
Suicide
Talking about suicide is first step in preventing it
By Adrianne Moore
In calm times, it is easy to stop talking about suicide. It can be a big, scary subject often full of personal connections and too many unknowns. To effectively prevent suicide in a rural community like ours …
Community briefs: Feb. 12, 2014
This week:
Transfer station closed
Suicide intervention course
Doggie Dash cancelled
Bill sparks conflict about state role in regulating health professional’s training
Detractors fear setting a precedent; supporters say benefits outweigh the cost By Christopher Lopaze, WNPA Olympia News Service OLYMPIA — Suicide is a leading cause of death in Washington, especially for veterans, and now lawmakers are considering an expansion for mandatory suicide-prevention training. Jennifer Stuber’s husband, Matt Alder, died by suicide in 2011, leading to the […]
