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Suicide Rate among Older Adults Using Firearms Is Increasing

Source
KUNC
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Date
Nov 10, 2025
Summary
Discusses the high suicide rates for older adult men in the mountain west. Notes that terminal illness, finances, and access to firearms combined with stigma related to mental health are factors in the high rates. Describes Donna's Law as a policy measure to reduce rates of suicide with a firearm.
Tagged as
Elderly population · Men · Policy · Stigma · Suicide and suicide prevention