In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, our expert panel discussed the many factors contributing to rising suicide trends, especially among young people and the Black community. Our panelists highlighted the role everyone can play to prevent suicide and a range of available resources for individuals.
Learn more in this edition of CVS Health Live, moderated by Cara McNulty, D.P.A., President, Behavioral Health & Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Aetna, with perspective from Christine Moutier, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Jessica Clemons, M.D., Board-Certified Psychiatrist and John MacPhee, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, The Jed Foundation.
If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or the Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433), both of which are staffed by certified crisis response professionals, or call 911.
