Take Care: Increased youth suicide rates stress need for open dialogue

Editor’s Note: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this is Part 3 of a month-long series centering around the many facets of mental health from community, to crime, to survivor stories. Read Part 2, “Take Care: Addressing the intersectionality between crime, mental illness,” here.

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, yet it’s still often discussed in whispers and behind closed doors due to the stigma around…