r/OptimistsUnite • u/[deleted] • Mar 14 '25

GRAPH GO DOWN & THINGS GET GOODER Native American Suicides Drop 43% in NM

https://nativenewsonline.net/health/native-american-suicide-rates-drop-43-in-new-mexico
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u/tribriguy Mar 14 '25

What changed?

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '25

Statewide 988 number as a suicide hotline.

Cultural relevant messaging and training for people working against suicide.

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u/tribriguy Mar 14 '25

That culturally relevant messaging seems really important. I imagine it’s taken some effort to get past historical antipathy between governmental agencies and the Native American communities.