September is Suicide Prevention Month

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States.

According to the CDC, nearly 49,000 Americans died by suicide in 2023. A tragic and urgent public health issue.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time when mental health experts emphasize the importance of raising awareness, breaking the stigma, and starting honest conversations.

News Channel 3 is speaking with a therapist at the Betty Ford Center about how to talk to loved ones who may be struggling and the warning signs to watch for.