Idaho a National Leader in Suicide

Why are so many Idahoans throwing away their lives?

The state has America’s 6^th highest suicide rate.  Is it the loneliness some people encounter living in isolated pockets of the state?

Drugs could also play a role.  Methamphetamine reduces dopamine in the brain, causing more depression in some people who may already be woefully depressed.

Suicide is now a top ten cause of death nationwide, although.  There are some indications the overall number of people killing themselves may be on a slight decline.  The average is higher because some other death rates have declined in greater numbers.

Locally, you can learn more about prevention here.