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Suicide Prevention Training Helps Everyday People Intervene

Most of us have been touched by suicide. Suicide by firearm is the most common form of violent death in the United States. Suicide by other methods is the second most common form of violent death. Loved ones left behind often ask themselves if there was something that could have prevented the tragedy, and the answer is yes. Suicide is preventable. Dr Marvel Harrison, hopes to train five hundred Mendocino county residents in suicide prevention by the end of May.