INDIANAPOLIS Families and mental health advocates are recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day by committing to take action to prevent future suicides.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in Indiana for children ages 10 to 24, according to state data.

Franciscan Health said depression and thoughts of self-harm impact all ages, and counselors want people to know they're not alone.

"We see pain, and we see hurt," said Tina Hoffman, Franciscan Health Faith Improvement Health Coordinator.

Hoffman said her organization is seeing an increase in people seeking help for mental health issues.

"We hear from guidance counselors that they're seeing kids as young as 5. We are seeing a lot of uptick and hearing about elderly people," she said.

That includes suicide attempts and deaths by

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