We all can play a part in suicide prevention

September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month, a time for communities across the nation to reflect, take action and strengthen our shared commitment to saving lives.

Suicide is not an individual tragedy alone; it impacts entire communities.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, every person who dies by suicide leaves behind loved ones and a ripple effect of grief and bereavement. Suicidal thoughts and attempts also carry profound consequences, affecting families, schools, workplaces and entire networks of support.

Read an op-ed by Alice Jordan of Purdue University Fort Wayne and director of the Indiana Suicide Prevention Coalition, in The Journal Gazette (subscription required).