By: Dr. Jose E. Igoa, Psychiatrist and Medical Director of DHR Health Behavioral Hospital 5510 Raphael Drive Edinburg, TX 78539 If you or someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, call (956) 362-4357 (HELP) for support.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a public-health issue and is a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2023, over 49,000 people died by suicide, and millions more were affected, including families, friends, co-workers and communities of those who have died by suicide.

Individuals of any age, gender, and race can experience thoughts of suicide, and although often linked to mental-health disorders, individuals with no history of these disorders can experience thoughts of suicide. There continues to be stigma around suicide. Discussio

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