Suicide

Nikki Gronli from USDA joins us to talk about funding for rural development. What do South Dakota families need from the internet? How can communities apply for federal infrastructure money?First, when is the right time to ask someone if they are thinking about suicide? Last year the South Dakota Department of Health reported 198 suicide deaths. That's the highest number since tracking began. We talk with the vice president of behavioral health at Avera Matt Stanley, D.O.

When weather extremes and other factors threaten our livelihood, HOPE can be hard to come by. The stresses of farming and ranching inspired the creation of a hotline dedicated to providing mental health care to ag producers. The man who created the hotline knows the stressors of farming firsthand.

The attached audio is from SDPB's daily public-affairs show, In the Moment.Earlier this year, Kevin Woster's health troubles led him to wonder out loud if his life was worth living. That led Mary Woster (who is also active in Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America) to remove her husband's guns from the house. Today, Kevin Woster joins us for a look at the return of one of his shotguns to his home.

The Rapid City Police Department says it appears that a young mother shot and killed herself and her 4-year-old son.

In The Moment ... January 9, 2020 Show 730 Hour 1Communicating with Farmers Under Stress is the theme of a workshop tomorrow at the Huron Regional Medical…

In The Moment ... October 24, 2019 Show 686 Hour 2"Suicide and Depression: Let's Talk" is the topic of Thursday's On Call with the Prairie Doc.Dr. Rick…

This week you will hear about the tornado and flood damage that struck South Dakota this week. In addition, South Dakota has joined more than 30 other…

This week is National Suicide Awareness week. South Dakota ranks 6 in the nation for suicide. The Front Porch Coalition in Rapid City offers services for…

In the Moment ... September 10, 2019 Show 655 Hour 2Research shows that the suicide rate in the ag industry is five times higher than the national…

In The Moment ... August 9, 2018 Show 397 Hour 2 Suicide rates continue to rise throughout the country, and here in South Dakota. How can we help our…