Suicide Data and Prevention Facts

In 2023, The suicide death rate in rural Utah hit its highest point in a decade. Join experts from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services and Four Corner’s Mental Health for an overview of recent data and resources for your communities to reduce the risk of suicide.

Speakers:

• Jonathan Argyle, Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Violence and Injury Prevention Program, Epidemiologist

• Joel Johnson, Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Violence and Injury Prevention Program, Information Specialist

• Amanda McIntosh, Four Corners Mental Health, Suicide Prevention Liaison

• Carol Ruddell, Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Use and Mental Health, Program Administrator