NEW! Veterans Suicide Prevention Act Becomes Law
On November 5, 2007, the President signed the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act. This law mandates mental health training for Veterans Affairs (VA) staff, a suicide prevention counselor at each VA medical facility, and mental health screening and treatment for veterans who receive VA care. For more information, read the Associated Press article.

News Highlights

State:
Hawaii: Suicide takes 1 life every 3 daysSuicide takes 1 life every 3 days

International:
New Zealand: Latest suicide stats show little change

Research:
Population Size and Suicide in U.S. Cities: A Static and Dynamic Exploration.

Funding:
Assessing the Effects of Interpersonal Violence Prevention on Suicide

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