Colorado has been the scene of several notorious mass shootings. But suicides are by far the leading cause of gun deaths here. In 2021, Colorado voters approved the creation of a new office within the state’s Department of Public Health […]
Studies Show Owning A Gun Doubles Gun Fatality Risk
The US has more gun deaths in one month than any other high in-income country has for almost an entire year. In 2020, gun violence skyrocketed in the US, killing more than 45,000 people. KGNU’s Alexis Kenyon spoke with Dr. […]
Grief And Gratitude Project Creates Public Space For Community Healing
The holidays can be an especially hard time of year for those who have recently lost loved ones. A group of people gathered Sunday afternoon to inaugurate the Grief and Gratitude Project; a type of do-it-yourself memorial on the pedestrian […]
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Morning Magazine Podcast Monday 31, 2021
In recognition of Memorial Day, we’ll hear from the VA about efforts to address suicide – the leading cause of service member deaths. Then, we hear from an event Saturday where environmental activists gathered in support of a statewide climate […]
Morning Magazine Podcast Friday 14, 2021
State health officials fill us in with the latest evaluation of the pandemic and mitigation efforts. In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, we speak with a psychologist and suicide prevention counselor followed by a look at homelessness […]
Dot Org: Second Wind Fund
Second Wind Fund offers access to lifesaving treatment services to children and youth at-risk for suicide. Their mission is to reduce the financial and social obstacles to treatment. Development Manager Josh Kumin talks with host Rae Solomon. Download
American Tragedy: Love is Not Enough
Laurie Freeman has dedicated her life to advocating for mental health after the loss of her husband and son to suicide and her daughter to an overdose. She’s featured in a new documentary titled American Tragedy – Love is Not […]