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Addressing Suicide

Two celebrity suicides occurred this month – fashion designer Kate Spade and TV personality and chef Anthony Bourdain.

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Preventing Suicide

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.

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Speaking of Men's Health

November is Men’s Health Month.

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Ask the Doctor: Helping Older Adults Cope With Isolation

As we continue social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19, many people struggle with isolation. This can be especially hard for older adults with little physical contact with others.

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Suicide Prevention Grant Helps Physicians Save Lives

Lauren Matthews, MD, Lexington Pediatrics, sat down with WLTX' Queen Johnson to discuss how a recent grant is helping our physicians detect warning signs of suicide - in her case, in adolescent patients.

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Handwritten note that says "How are you?"

Caring for Your Mental Health

The percentage of Americans struggling with mental health issues is on the rise, and the stressors of the past year have left many of us depressed and anxious.

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