September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month, a time for communities across the nation to reflect, take action and strengthen our shared commitment to saving lives.

Suicide is not an individual tragedy alone; it impacts entire communities.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, every person who dies by suicide leaves behind loved ones and a ripple effect of grief and bereavement. Suicidal thoughts and attempts also carry profound consequences, affecting families, schools, workplaces and entire networks of support.

Suicide is not just a statistic; it is a profound human tragedy that touches every corner of our nation including, painfully, right here in Indiana. Each life lost is not a number, but someone’s son or daughter, husband or w

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