HOUSTON (KIAH) — Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is working to bring awareness to the national suicide prevention movement by emphasizing the importance of public health and community well-being. According to HCPH, suicide remains a public health challenge in the United States.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that suicide is currently the 11th leading cause of death nationwide and the impact extends beyond the individual, also affecting their families, friends, and communities.

So, what are the risk factors and how does someone end up contemplating suicide?

Well, the risk factors for suicide are complex, according to HCPH. They say its a combination of social, economic and environmental factors that contribute to negative thoughts. CDC studies show the fo

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