How Collective Efforts Can Reduce Suicide Rates Among The Young

How Collective Efforts Can Reduce Suicide Rates Among The Young

A new study from the University of Michigan suggests a shift in how we think about suicide prevention. Instead of relying only on mental health professionals during a crisis, the research highlights the power of ordinary people—teachers, coaches, family members, and others already in young people’s lives—to reduce the risk before it becomes urgent. The study focused on five remote Alaska Native communities. Nearly 400 people took part in a progr…