Kara Jeffers

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month. In Harrisburg this week, advocates came together to share stories and push for more awareness in every day life.

Around 2,000 Pennsylvanians died by suicide in 2023, according to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention . They report that suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people aged 25 to 34.

This week, the Suicide Prevention Alliance, a non profit headquartered in Harrisburg, brought together advocates and survivors to mark World Suicide Prevention Awareness day.

“People who have lived experience, those who've had thoughts of suicide those who have attempted suicide. Those who lost loved ones to suicide here today— each story was impactful,” said Govan Martin, founder of the Suicide Prevention A

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