Talking to loved ones about suicide and mental health

Talking to loved ones about suicide and mental health

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and it impacts people from all backgrounds and ages, according to statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "It doesn't discriminate; anybody can have this ideation," Oceans Behavioral Health Care Therapist Chance Urias said. "Don't forget to check on people." Urias said people fear discussing suicide with loved ones because they believe it w…