A statewide push to reduce suicide deaths brought mental health providers, veterans organizations, and firearm retailers to Lima.
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According to the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation suicide is the leading cause of death for children age 10 to 14 and the 2nd leading cause of death for individuals 14 to 24 years of age. The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties say that these deaths are preventable. Family and friends need to be checking in with their loved one and get help if they think something is wrong.
Behavioral health professionals working with youth and young adults in our area got an education in assessing and managing suicide risk by The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation. The training educates on suicidal support in a way that is often missed in formal education.