Lawmakers hope to limit youth suicide

Lawmakers are attempting to curb the state's high rate of suicide attempts after years of topping lists with the number of teens considering suicide.

On Wednesday, parents shared their stories of suicide attempts and loss of loved ones in order to support a move by lawmakers to step up suicide prevention.

If passed, House Bill 1430 would require Indiana schools to provide at least two hours of suicide prevention training every two years to those who have direct contact with students in grades 7-12. Already, schools are required to provide new teachers with this training.

It’s a move advocates say could help teachers know how to spot warning signs and react.

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