This is a editorial from
KETV president and
General Manager
Shawn Oswald
September is Suicide
Prevention Month
and an opportunity
to once again
focus on the
mental heath issues
many in our community
are facing.
According to the
American Psychiatric
Association,
nearly one in five U.S. adults
experience some form
of mental illness.
That's why I was glad to see
the Douglas County Board
use two million dollars
in CARES ACT money
on mental health help.
As we reported this week,
It's a direct response
to the growing
mental health concerns
among children and adults
caused by the pandemic.
I don't need to point out
how tough this year has been.
It's important that everyone
knows help is out there and
that it's okay to ask for it. 
If you know someone
having problems,
start a conversation
and if you feel like
you need help,
call the national suicide
prevention lifeline at
1-800-273-8255
Someone is always
here to listen. 
