Rural SuicideQ&A: How CapRadio Found Data On Suicides In Amador CountySeptember 21, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaSix months ago, CapRadio’s Sammy Caiola set out to learn more about who dies by suicide in rural California, particularly Amador County. Here, we look at where our data came from and what they reveal about the problem.
Rural SuicidePreventing Suicide, One Conversation At A TimeSeptember 17, 2018Suicide is a difficult topic. A big part of confronting the problem is talking about it. This Conversation Kit can help.
Rural SuicideChronic Loneliness Is A Major Cause Of Suicide For Seniors, Especially in Rural CaliforniaSeptember 12, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaIt’s a health issue that presents a threat of early death equal to obesity. One-third of all people who took their lives in Amador County between 2010 and 2017 were over age 60. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rural SuicideDying To Get Out: Stigma, ‘Copycat Effect’ Drive Youth Suicide In Rural Amador CountySeptember 11, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaMany young people say they don’t have a healthy way to express feelings of being trapped and misunderstood. And teens who live in remote places are more likely to seek a fatal escape. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rural SuicideEditor’s Note: On Choosing The Topic Of Rural SuicideSeptember 9, 2018 | Linnea EdmeierOur decision to spend nearly a year on the topic of rural suicide came after we learned that Amador County, with a population of less than 40,000, has the third-highest suicide rate in the state.
Rural SuicideAmador County: Faces Of Suicide PreventionSeptember 6, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaFor a long time, Amador County has had culture of silence around suicide. There’s a growing coalition of residents trying to break it, in hopes of convincing friends, family and neighbors to get help. Here are some of the people who are speaking up.
Rural SuicideWhy Veterans Face Heightened Suicide Risk In Amador County And Other Rural AreasAugust 27, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaVeterans are about 22 percent more likely to die by suicide than the rest of the population, according to research from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Rural SuicideNative American Tribes In Amador County Lean On Ancient Medicine To Combat SuicideAugust 16, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaNationally, Native American young adults have higher suicide rates than any other group.
Rural SuicideWhere Are The Psychiatrists? Amador County And Rural California Hit Hardest By Physician Shortage.August 12, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe lack of mental-health professionals in rural areas, combined with geographic isolation, puts residents at heightened risk for suicide.
Rural SuicideReading List: Suicide In Rural AmericaJune 22, 2018CapRadio health care reporter Sammy Caiola has embarked on a six-month project to explore the high rates of suicide in Northern California’s rural communities. Here's a look at what she's reading on the topic.
