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https://youtu.be/lEsEqgNvzaUBy KWCH StaffPublished: Aug. 14, 2023 at 5:22 PM PDT|Updated: 17 hours agoWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - New numbers show the suicide rate in the U.S. increasing. The CDC found suicide deaths increased by 5 percent in 2021 and another 2.6 percent in 2022.For those that farm for a living, the rate is worse. But one Harvey County farmer is raising awareness on a topic that still has a stigma.Anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts can affect us all. Even those in the farming and agriculture sectors of society. According to the National Rural Health Association, the suicide rate among farmers is three-and-a-half times higher than the general population. But there is help for those who need it.On some mornings, it's difficult for Steve McCloud to get out of bed. The last few years have been challenging, and it has taken its toll on him mentally.Read more: https://www.kwch.com/2023/08/15/farmers-not-immune-suicide-rates-increase-nationwide/