Suicide

Missouri’s suicide rate ranks 13th in the nation.In 2016, there were roughly 10 suicides per 100,000 residents, and more than half were gun-related. Yet…

When Tom Palozola arrived at Webster University after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he struggled to fit in with his younger classmates. But he found…

Legislators are making another attempt to prevent suicide among students in Missouri colleges and medical schools.State Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis,…

John Dietl knew that his son, Kevin, was experiencing depression. He pleaded with him to get help."He did. But he said under one condition; we’ve got to…

A St. Louis-based crisis hotline is preparing to receive nearly twice as many calls as usual after being selected to serve as a backup center for the…

Several Vietnam veterans told an Illinois task force on Monday that the Veterans Administration should be doing a better job of treating depression and…

In 17 days, Mark and Eric Norwine walked 200 miles across Missouri. They hope that the documentary about that trek will help change how people talk about…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 11, 2013 - In her weekly letter, Editor Margaret Freivogel said that the Beacon will be…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 24, 2013 - In 2012, more members of the U.S. armed forces died by their own hand than were…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 18, 2012 - Student veterans are more than twice as likely to think about suicide as other…