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Deschutes Health Urges Keeping An Eye On Signs Of Suicide Risk

BEND, OR -- Deschutes County Health is urging people to be aware of the risk of suicide during a Pandemic. Prevention Coordinator Whitney Schumacher says some of the warning signs include…social isolation…despair caused by loss of income or a job…high levels of anxiety, panic and depression…increased use of alcohol or drugs and access to lethal means to end one’s life. Schumacher says Deschutes county has a 24/7 Crisis Line, and a Senior Loneliness Line for people over 55 and a Youth Line for people 21 or younger.

 

 

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