September marks Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, fostering understanding, and promoting action to prevent suicide. It is a call to come together and address one of the most pressing public health crises of our time. Suicide affects millions of people globally, leaving a deep and lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities. To truly understand and…
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Suffering is Optional… September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Per the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is defined as “defined as death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior.” Overall, it ranks as the 12th leading cause of death for all ages in the United States; but moves to the #2 slot for ages 10-14 and 25-34 and #3 among…
