A new world: Amid pandemic and a stressful 2020, nothing seems quite the same
Depression and suicidal risk factors on the rise
Fact sheets about suicide were distributed during a presentation to the July meeting of East Memphis Rotary Club at Windyke County Club. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
Research shows Americans’ depression levels have risen during the pandemic while the CDC reports that suicide among young people increased 57% from 2007 to 2018 -- suggesting there is now enhanced risk.
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Suicide COVID-19 CDC Margaret Thomson Mike Labonte Memphis Crisis Center Church HealthDon Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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