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Former Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple’s been through hell and back as he shares his story of depression, his son s death by suicide, his own recovery and his current role as advocate and champion for mental health and wellness.
He’s given thousands of speeches across the country before veterans, students, businesses and organizations. He’s much in demand as he talks up the importance of people focusing on their mental health as they do their physical health.
As we take note of Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s a message needed more than ever as this pandemic has put increasing pressure on everyone’s health.
Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission report makes lowering suicide rate a priority, offers recommendations; Someone dies by suicide every six hours in the state Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | Apr 14, 2021
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With someone dying by suicide every six hours in the state, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is releasing a report that makes recommendations on how to reduce the suicide rate.
The Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission Initial Report is from a group appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in March 2020.
“In Michigan, anyone who needs help should be able to get it,” said Gov. Whitmer. “This task force will do critical work to collect data, expand resources, and implement best practices so we can save lives. We must work together to reduce suicide rates in Michigan and make sure that everyone knows that it’s OK to not be OK and help is always here.”
MDHHS: One person dies by suicide every six hours in Michigan
Provisional 2020 data for Michigan shows 1,282 suicide deaths. That number is expected to increase as more suicide reports are finalized.
Credit: WZZM Published: 10:42 AM EDT April 12, 2021 Updated: 10:42 AM EDT April 12, 2021
LANSING, Mich According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), one person dies every six hours by suicide in the state. That’s why the department is releasing a report that makes recommendations on how to reduce the suicide rate.
The Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission Initial Report is from a group appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in March 2020.