RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- In its 22nd year, Sept. 10 marks another year of calling attention to the importance of mental health and suicide. Each year on Sept. 10, the World Health Organization and the International Association for Suicide Prevention mark the day as World Suicide Prevention Day.

The day was created by both organizations in 2003 to raise awareness about suicide and to reduce the stigma around the activity -- recognizing that suicide is preventable. "It's saying that suicide is real. People are out here who are hurting and who have very deep wounds that are experiencing suicidal ideations," said licensed mental health professional LaKeisha Thomas. "Let's bring awareness to that. That it doesn't have to be something that's swept under the rug. But hey, this is happening. Ther

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