Not all wounds are visible. Every day, people struggle with emotional pain, depression and feelings of hopelessness that may go unnoticed by those around them.

Whether it comes in the form of hurtful words, social exclusion or online harassment, bullying can take a serious toll on a person’s mental, emotional and social well-being.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark meaningful action around one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time.

Mental health challenges touch every community, every neighborhood and every family.

More than 49,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making it one of the leading causes of death among adolescents and adults.

When someone breaks a bone, experiences chest pain or is diagnosed with diabetes, we don’t expect them to navigate a fragmented healthcare system on their own. We recognize that health conditions exist on a spectrum and that people need different levels of care at different points in their lives.