Wyoming has the highest suicide rate in the nation. ABC Newsโ Trevor Ault travels to the state to find out why and how the new 988 mental health crisis line might change that.
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It's sickens me that the powers that be and people at large act as if they have no idea why so many people would want to end their lives. You have homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, greed, crime, violence, toxic cultural ideals, social/economic hardship and inequality, religious extremism, difficult access to healthcare, and even less investment in mental health, largely due in part to the denial of mental health importance. "Get over it", "mind over matter", "blame yourself" and "man up / be strong" are frequently thrown around as callus phrases used against people when they are hurting, or when they are legitimately traumatized by their experiences and treatment by others. You want to bring a close to this mess? Stop the hate, learn to love, and stop promoting environments of rejection, unfair / unrealistic expectations, and cruel treatment of people. Until we learn to stop being hateful and hurtful as a people, don't be surprised when you have those that don't want to live in a world full of human toxicity's repercussions.
Drugs and social media, that is your answer.
The baby boomers havent left the generations after them with much to live for.
I wonder what Liz Cheney is doing to help with this situation
988, that's good news
I just want to say I am saddened about the high volume of suicides ๐๐ญ I feel very strongly about finding help ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ this is just a suggestion because God created us so he knows what works in any area of our life if you tell people on national television, bill boards, schools, university, the work place etc tell them about what the Bible says about suicide seek Church of Christ. I think people think that they are going to heaven where there is no more pain but the Bible says thou shall not kill and there are consequences and that's why there is a Heaven and Hell
I'll never understand this depression phase that is currently going on, but I hope people get the help they need.
Life isn't easy keep pushing it won't rain forever
Elevation: 5150!…๐คจInteresting. (3:37)
I think social media has a part in this too
Um real men cry. His name was jesus he many people's example of the real man.
Voting for Liz Cheney will do that to you.
Too many guns, why is there so many guns you guys don't have no crime.
Also Drugs and alcohol is a factor ๐
Suicide is natural. It's the solution to the most fundamental problem that no one ever seems to talk about. The problem is that every human ever born was born without consent. We were forced into being and told be greatful for it. Suicide is simply rejecting this "gift of life" we didn't ask for in the first place.
I have to consider that all the violence, murder, and suicide happening across our country has something to do with the mass vaccination. The timeline is there, thatโs for sure.
Itโs nothing out there, big an empty. Maybe if they put some casinos, malls, restaurants etc. Some fun things to do.
My opinion esp for Wyoming the majority are native American Indian deaths. But the natives I speak to, have zero motivation to live. They say government pays for everything they have except for truck/car and beer. I asked why they don't go to college or graduate they say why? We just fill out an application for a home on the reservation, give me food, pay for utilities and much more. Give the natives back their pride.
Easy to give 100 million to other countries but canโt support our own country huh what a country
Very Republican to not invest in humans. Let's invest in guns.
I live in California, and I made the call and I got the treatment I needed for 2 years, so I could be able to get my life back.
it seems like such a beautiful peaceful place to live
politician governor's congressman never solve mental health problem or suicide ( the mental health system is broken always will be broke
Stop playing country music
I can't believe this state would not expand Medicaid
the "cowboy culture" would be so much of a problem if the US could fix their socio-economic issues. cowboy culture would work out ok if your problems weren't SO desperate and your future so bleak.
dad thinks it was his kid's decision and his decision only. that's rhetoric I used to hear from people who encouraged me to commit s when I was contemplating. This line of thinking ignores the fact that people who are going through this are sick and can be experiencing distorted thoughts. thoughts are that are not based on reality, but that one has convinced oneself that those thoughts are logical due to their suffering. this closes the door on the serious need to get someone help to get them to a state where they are thinking clearly.
Trump predicted and warned cdc
Yeah, that was the problem…not having a cute number to call. Problem fixed.
If you struggle look up the 5 biotypes of depression by dr bill walsh
Guess what happened in 2016 when rates skyrocketed, and has continued since? The crackdown on opioids and pain Pt's were force tapered from their meds and most denied any medications at all. Give people their pain meds back! Pain Pt's are clocking out in droves and nobody cares because there is a so called "Opioid crisis" that is NOT, and never was, a Rx problem – but it IS an ILLICIT drug problem. The CDC used knowingly "flawed statistics" to bolster this opioid crisis theory, to bolster the St Atty General's suits against Big Pharma. STOP acting like you don't know the cause here. You cannot effectively address a problem until you address the REAL and TRUE cause. Every time They crack down on Rx's the suicide rate goes up. Those Pt's have three choices, live in excruciatingly torturous, mind-bending pain, clock out, or go to the streets for ILLICIT drugs that are corrupted with ILLICIT Fentanyl that they have no way of knowing how many mgs of effective medication is in it and they OD. JMO
It might have to do with how boring Wyoming is and how much everything sucks about it. ๐ค๐คทโโ๏ธ
988
I notice that social media is not being listed as a cause, living in Wyoming will not make you suicidal, but i am sure there are a lot of degreed professionals that will disagree.
Iโm so sad to hear about Lyle & Lance. I hope Lance can find some peace. ๐
988 should be nationwide
We drove from California to Nebraska and it amazes me how much land there is that's not being utilized… there's nothing to do in Wyoming that's why
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