Youth Suicide

The pandemic negatively impacted many Nevadans’ mental health – including some who had no experience with mental illness. Advocates say that’s helped lower stigma.

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Nevada youth aged 8 to 24. Now, a new statewide effort called the Nevada Suicide Prevention Campaign is connecting families with free resources.

A new report shows youth suicide rates have spiked alarmingly in recent years, especially in the Mountain West.

Lee en español.Nevada has recently seen more suicides in youth under the age of 18. Last year, there were 27 of these deaths, compared to 15 the year…