HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - It is not a pleasant topic but one that needs to be discussed.

September is suicide awareness month.

It’s a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and normalize help-seeking.

Suicide affects millions of people every year, but many struggle in silence.

WYMT anchor/managing editor Steve Hensley talked about that and more with Dr. Peter Oliver, the chief medical officer for Mountain Comprehensive Care Center on Issues and Answers.

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