First, I would like to express my condolence to every family that lost a loved one to suicide. Professionally and personally, I know how painful it is to lose a loved one, no matter what the cause or reason.
After several years of research, training, and professional experience on the topic of depression and suicide, I am still appalled by the high number of teenagers, young adults, and senior citizens struggling with depression who go unnoticed before committing suicide.
According to a fact sheet on “national statistics” compiled by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, “More than 33,000 people in the United States die by suicide every year.” (more…)
