Ripple Effect of Suicide In National Parks

Above, the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Our national parks are well known for their scenic beauty.

They are also (somewhat) known for being places where people who are at the end of their ropes choose to end their lives.

KNAU posted an article on this "dubious distinction."

They begin with:

The Grand Canyon has the dubious distinction of having one of the highest rates of suicide among national parks. While they are destinations for millions of sightseers each year, some people arrive with the intention of ending their lives. During this National Suicide Prevention Week, KNAU’s Ryan Heinsius reports, that victims, families, and first responders at parks all experience the ripple effects of suicide and suicide attempts.

To read more, go here.