FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Shedding light on the topic of suicide.

"Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for people in the United States and in the world," says NAMI Fresno Executive Director, Dr. Amy Parks. "It's the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10 to 34."

Having talks around suicide is never easy, nor is it comfortable, but it's important to have those difficult conversations because it lets people know they are not alone in their mental health struggles.

If you are experiencing suicidal, substance use or other mental health crises please call or text the new three-digit code at 988. You will reach a trained crisis counselor for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also go to 988lifeline.org .

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