September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It's a month focused on 'shining a light' on a problem that has tragically affected thousands of Americans across the country.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 49,449 people took their lives in 2022. In 2021, 48,183 people died by suicide. That brings the combined total from 2021-2022 to 97,632.
These are sobering statistics; they represent the equivalent of thousands of people residing in multiple small towns and cities getting wiped out by suicide.
Experts note there are several contributing factors to suicide; one of them is limited access to mental health resources.
This factor is NOT an issue for military members and their families. Help is readily available, and professionals can help you and/or your family cope with things such as work stress, relationship problems, legal issues and substance abuse concerns.
For example, Military OneSource is a valuable resource for the military community. It can be accessed online through their official Department of Defense website
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