Help Prevent Suicide by Starting the Conversation

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Suicide is among the leading causes of death for people of all ages, with thousands across the nation taking their own lives each year. According to the CDC, suicide rates increased by 30% nationally between 1999 and 2016, including 45% in Kansas.

While the numbers show a growing problem, suicide is preventable if we can recognize the warning signs and help those atrisk. Centura-St. Catherine Hospi…