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Suicide of Kentucky teen investigated as financial sextortion

Lisa Autry, WKU Public Media

March 25, 2025

In southern Kentucky, a community is grieving the death of a teen boy — and investigators are looking into what role a financial sextortion scheme played in the death.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, gun violence, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, suicide

Suicide is becoming more common in Tennessee. Federal health officials have a new strategy to address the problem.

Catherine Sweeney

May 2, 2024

The suicide rate increased by more than 10% from 2015 to 2019.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: suicide, suicide prevention, Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network

A new Tennessee law aims to help firefighters suffering from PTSD

Blaise Gainey

June 15, 2023

Firefighters are exposed to traumatic events throughout their career, making them more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. In Tennessee, that disorder isn’t considered work-related, which means firefighters’ workers compensation is unlikely to cover it. A new law can help.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Fire, law enforcement, mental health, PTSD, suicide

Teens’ mental health took a dive during the pandemic. Here’s how Rutherford County Schools is trying to help.

Alexis Marshall

January 19, 2023

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Student mental health worsened during the pandemic. Now Middle Tennessee schools are working to support students still battling with things like depression and self-harm. 

Filed Under: Education, Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: mental health, Rutherford County Schools, suicide

Natchez Trace Bridge barrier comes after years of waiting by mental health advocates, families

This Is Nashville

June 8, 2022

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More than 40 people have died by suicide on Natchez Trace Double Arch Bridge in Williamson County since the bridge was built in 1994. This week, the National Park Service began constructing a temporary chain-link fence on the bridge to deter suicides.  Trish Merelo, co-founder of Natchez Trace Bridge Barrier Coalition, and Briana Browne, who […]

Filed Under: News Hits, Programs, WPLN News Tagged With: mental health, Natchez Trace Parkway, suicide, suicides

Barbed wire is going up on the beautiful but dangerous Natchez Trace Bridge

Blake Farmer

June 6, 2022

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The National Park Service is installing chain-link fencing on the Natchez Trace Double Arch Bridge in Williamson County, meant as a temporary solution to thwart suicide attempts. Work began this week.

Filed Under: Environment, Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: mental health, Natchez Trace Parkway, suicide

For Male Victims Of Child Sexual Abuse, Untreated Trauma Can Lead To Run-Ins With The Law

Samantha Max

September 12, 2019

Listen A note of warning: This story discusses sexual abuse and suicide. It may be disturbing to some readers. Every week, Daniel Westbrooks walks through a metal detector and several locked doors to visit teens at Nashville’s Juvenile Detention Center. He weaves through the shuffle of boys in matching blue polo shirts and gray slip-on […]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: sexual abuse, suicide

To Prevent Suicides, Emergency Phones Installed At Natchez Trace Bridge

Blake Farmer

August 28, 2019

Listen Each end of the iconic Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge in Williamson County now has a solar-powered emergency phone. The boxes, installed by the National Park Service and unveiled Wednesday, are one of several planned safety features meant to stop frequent suicide attempts.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Health Care, suicide

Budget Bump Doubles Size Of Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network

Blake Farmer

May 16, 2019

Listen The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network will more than double in size thanks to a budget bump from state government. Governor Bill Lee directed an additional $625,000 in recurring money to the nonprofit as part of a broader effort aimed at improving mental health.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Health Care, suicide

Vanderbilt Study Of Teen Suicides Advises Extra Caution When Summer Break Ends

Blake Farmer

May 16, 2018

Listen A Vanderbilt researcher says the country needs more counselors in schools to respond to a staggering rise in suicidal teens. Pediatrician Greg Plemmons’ study published in the journal Pediatrics finds that more than twice the number of school-age children are being hospitalized for suicide attempts or thoughts, compared to a decade ago. The heaviest […]

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: mental health, suicide

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