Preventing Suicide, Part 1: Understanding Suicide Rates and Risks

American suicide rates are at their highest point in 50 years; we are in what some have called a suicide crisis. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the American Health Podcast is marking this important time with a series of podcasts focusing on research and evidence-based practices around suicide prevention. In Part 1 of the series, we lay the groundwork for the episodes to follow, taking a look at recent changes in U.S. suicide rates and the importance of increased awareness and understanding of suicide.