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988 Lifeline Sees Momentous First Year

WIBW Topeka (Callie Holthaus)

Sept. 7, 2023 — Experts discussed data and year-one impacts of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline during a panel discussion at the Kansas Health Institute. Valentina Blanchard, M.P.H., L.M.S.W., KHI Analyst, is quoted in the article. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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Kansas Lawmakers Say Guns Shouldn’t Be Blamed in Spiking Youth Suicide Rates

Kansas Reflector (Rachel Mipro)

Sept. 1, 2023 — Wyatt J. Beckman, M.P.H., C.H.E.S., KHI Senior Analyst, is quoted in this article about a discussion on  youth suicide rates in Kansas. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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Mental Health Committee Hears Updates on Suicide Prevention Efforts

State Affairs (Brett Stover)

Aug. 24, 2023 — Kansas had the nation’s 18th-highest suicide rate in 2021, according to  Wyatt J. Beckman, M.P.H., C.H.E.S.,  KHI Senior Analyst,  who testified before the 2023 Special Committee on Mental Health on Aug. 24, 2023. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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Insurance Coverage By Kansas Congressional District

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Rising Cost of Care In Kansas -- Part 1: Employer Perspectives

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Rising Cost of Care in Kansas -- Part 2: State Policy Options

Kari Bruffett, President & CEO, Kansas Health Institute

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