NORFOLK, Va. — September marks National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a time for awareness, fighting stigma, and reminding people that help exists.

Dr. Alicia Tetteh said suicide is an issue that continues to affect thousands of American families each year.

“The numbers are staggering. Suicide is still the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S.,” she said. "We want to keep having conversations. We want to let people know that they matter, that there is support out there, and it's important to have this awareness month so we can continue to work against the stigma around people being uncomfortable even talking about suicide."

Tetteh is an assistant professor at Norfolk State University, a therapist, and the founder of Building Endurance, a mental health services group in Norfolk .

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