To best understand the importance of suicide awareness, one must look to the data. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 15 to 29. This fact is devastating. Nearly every 40 seconds a loved one is lost; that's around the amount of time it will take you to read this post... just think about that. Unlike other causes of death, suicide can be prevented through awareness. Suicide awareness includes understanding the signs of those at risk and the skills to assist them during a difficult time. With such large numbers of people being lost every year, we all can benefit from suicide awareness; offer your support, give your life, and most importantly remind the people in your life how important and special they are.
- Dr. Audrey Hovannesian
- Dr. Audrey Hovannesian