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The rate of suicide among Tennessee veterans (32.8 per 100,000) is also nearly double that of those who didn't serve in the military (17.4 per 100,00), according to the data. “Suicide prevention ...
This photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows death row inmate Henry Hodges. Hodges cut off his own penis in a prison cell after slitting his wrists and asking to be put on ...
A Tennessee death row inmate severed his own penis with a hidden razor after being placed on suicide watch for slitting his wrists following a disagreement with jail officials over a food package ...
Note: This story discusses self-harm. If you are at risk, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for support at 1-800-273-8255. You can also text the Suicide and Crisis Line at 988 to ...
The rate of suicide in Tennessee children has decreased steadily over the years, with the 2021 suicide rate (2.4 deaths per 100,000) being the same as the national average.
This photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows death row inmate Henry Hodges. Hodges cut off his own penis in a prison cell after slitting his wrists and asking to be put on ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - As the alarming surge in suicide rates continues to grip not only Tennessee but the entire nation, one doctor is pioneering innovative treatments to combat the concerning ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee mental health officials predict national youth suicide trends are an early indication of what’s happening in the state. According to CDC data from 2021 ...
A Tennessee judge put a death row inmate's lawsuit of mistreatment by prison officials on hold. The stay of 90 days is to allow the inmate to exhaust his administrative appeals.
Tennessee ranked in the 20 top states for suicide rates in children ages 9-17, according to a new report. Additionally, the rate for suicides carried out with a firearm in that same age group is ...
A Tennessee judge on Monday put on hold a case from a death row inmate alleging mistreatment by prison officials. The stay of no more than 90 days is to allow Henry Hodges time to exhaust his ...
Tennessee death row inmate Henry Hodges cut off his own penis in a prison cell after slitting his wrists and asking to be put on suicide watch, his attorney Kelley Henry said Thursday.