Surgeons Discuss Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Loss

As National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month comes to a close, revisit the candid conversation about suicide awareness, prevention, and loss featuring Drs. Mary Brandt and Melissa Hoffman and pastor Molly Booker. Their discussion centered on four questions:

• What leads someone to contemplate suicide?
• Why do we feel the way we do after experiencing loss by suicide and what can we do about it?
• What do I do if I feel suicidal or if someone around me is experiencing suicidal ideation?
• What can organizations do to stop this epidemic?

For more information and resources on suicide prevention, visit the ACS Surgeon Well-Being web page.