LEE COUNTY, Fla. — It's a challenging but crucial conversation to have.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to share resources and break the stigma associated with talking about suicide.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, increasing by 35% from 1999 to 2018.
Courtney Whitt, Director of Behavioral Health at Healthcare Network, says mental health concerns like depression, bipolar disorder, stress and trauma-related conditions, social isolation, or substance use can increase suicidal thoughts.
"In my experience, a lot of times [it's] really feeling kind of down, depressed, feeling hopeless, that things are never going to improve," said Whitt.
It's recognizing these warning signs that can potentially help save someone's life.
Read more:
https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/knowing-the-signs-of-suicide-and-breaking-the-stigma
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