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Stories about AFSP Iowa

AFSP Iowa Chapter volunteer Eleanor Vestal smiling for a photo, wearing a bright blue top and sitting outdoors on a sunny day.

Through My Own Lived Experience, I've Learned We All Deserve a Support System

Everyone struggles with something in their life. Some more than others. But it’s what makes us human. To this day, I still struggle with anxiety and depression, but I’ve been able to manage it with what I’ve learned through treatment and therapy.

Suicide Facts and Figures: Iowa 2018

Advocates to Visit Des Moines to Be The Voice for Youth Suicide Prevention

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the ninth leading cause of death in Iowa.