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Central Washington Hospital reported a 64% increase in non-fatal suicide attempt emergency room visits for patients age 18 and under in 2020 compared to the previous year, according to data received from Confluence Health.

The numbers include visits for self-harm, suicide attempts and suicidal ideation — recurring and contemplative thoughts about suicide. The rise in emergency room visits mirrors statewide and national numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Know of any good support groups in the area geared towards youth? Please share here. 

Read here: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/youth-non-fatal-suicide-attempt-emergency-room-visits-rise-as-pandemic-looms/article_ae31515a-8070-11eb-8f15-230db98f659b.html

Here's Rufus Wood's most recent column on the positive impact of mentors for student's mental health: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/opinion/opinion-rufus-woods-mentors-can-help-address-student-mental-health-challenge/article_f8c84176-81d6-11eb-b0d6-e7305437cb74.html

(Originally posted on January 28, 2021)
 

You can also access resources and coping strategies from the panel below! Did you attend? What were your thoughts?