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Coachella Valley’s alarming suicide rate, free app available for youth mental health problems

By Luis Avila

Published September 23, 2024 10:10 AM

Suicide rate in the Coachella Valley exceeds the county, state and country, according to a Desert Healthcare District and Foundation report in 2021. Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, and Desert Hot Springs have the highest rates.

Suicide is the 10th largest cause of death nationally. Here in the valley there are about 19.4 suicides for every 100,000 people.

There are resources available, including a free youth mental health app paid for by the state of the California -- BrightLife Kids -- and Riverside University Health.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear why the valley's suicide rate is so high and more about resources available this Suicide Prevention Month.

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Luis Avila

Luis Avila joined KESQ News Channel 3 as a multimedia journalist in June 2024. Learn more about Luis here.

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