Crisis centers report rise in death by own action calls from third party supporters
In Iowa crisis services see more calls from concerned friends and family after celebrity deaths. Foundation 2 Cedar Rapids and Crisis Center Johnson County note increased volumes and more “third party callers” seeking guidance.
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Iowa City
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Spade
Blomme
Bourdain
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County
Sara Sedlacek
Sedlacek
Johnson
Federal
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
U.S
Mental health crisis resources and suicide risk data shared
The Gazette notes nationwide and Iowa specific suicide prevention resources including Lifeline numbers and online chat options. It cites a 36 percent rise in death by own action from 1999 to 2016 in Iowa and discusses possible explanations from experts McGovern and Graham Mineart.
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Signs of suicidal thoughts and how to help
Mental health experts outline common indicators such as talking about dying feelings of being a burden and hopelessness and sudden mood changes. They advise staying calm asking about others involved and connecting the person with care providers and trusted figures.
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Theresa Graham-Mineart
Abbe Center
Graham Mineart
Medical helicopter safety urged amid crash history
Erin Jordan reports that air ambulance operators face safety scrutiny as for profit firms show higher crash rates than not for profit or public agencies. A 2013 crash in north central Iowa killed three aboard a Mercy Medical Center helicopter. Investigations point to icing and winter inoperability. Air Methods and Air Medical Group Holdings lead fatal incidents nationwide.
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Mason City
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Journal of Trauma and
Federal Aviation Administration
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Gazette
Steven's path to income based housing aided by Willis Cady
Steven faced unstable income from lawn care and snow removal with seasonal gaps. He applied for income based housing but could not cover the $50 deposit. Willis Cady helped him connect with the needed assistance.
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Willis Cady
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