Confronting Suicide in the Cowboy State
Wyoming has one of highest rates of suicide in the U.S. A major contributing factor is the “cowboy-up” mentality that stigmatizes seeking help. In the “Cowboy State,” the suicide rate is double the national average and men are 4 times more likely to die by suicide than women. Meet Wyomingites working to curb this alarming trend and create safe spaces for all in their home state.