The rural West suffers from a persistently high suicide rate, with Montana leading the nation for the past three years, attributed to factors like easy access to firearms and lack of economic opportunity and mental health care.
Farmers and ranchers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide compared to the rest of the population.
Two novels featuring elderly male protagonists portray their struggles with depression, alcoholism, and suicidal thoughts, emphasizing the role of community support and creative outlets like music in combating despair.
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