suicide prevention

It’s commonly thought that suicide rates increase over the winter holidays, but that’s not the case. Still, the lead suicide prevention coordinator with the New Mexico Department of Health says it’s never the wrong time of year to talk about suicide and practice prevention.

A bill that would create a waiting period on firearm purchases passed the House, after three hours of debate. The bill will go to the Senate next.

Albuquerque Public Schools is rolling out several new suicide prevention initiatives following a series of student deaths over the last year and calls…

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for New Mexicans ages 10-34 years and the numbers are rising, especially among teenagers, according to the…

For the second time in less than six months, people are calling on Albuquerque Public Schools to address the issue of suicide following more student…

New Mexico has one of the highest suicide rates in the country. And more than half of those deaths involved a gun.Some state lawmakers want to reduce…

There are fewer young people trying to commit suicide in New Mexico, according to the state Department of Health. Statewide rates of attempted suicide…

A Massachusetts firm that audited 15 health organizations in New Mexico last year normally gives companies it’s scrutinizing a chance to respond before…