11 TV Hill: Raising awareness amid Suicide Prevention and Recovery Awareness Month

BALTIMORE —

The statistic is staggering: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among U.S. youths between 10 and 14 years old. It’s the third leading cause of death among those between the ages of 15 and 24.

But you need not suffer alone in silence.

September is Suicide Prevention and Recovery Awareness Month. Clarissa Taylor-Jackson, the director of programs and outreach at NAMI Metro Baltimore, explains how mental health experts are stressing the importance of the month and raising awareness to help those in need.

If you or someone you know needs help, call 988. The hotline is open 24/7, and there will always be someone to answer your call.

Watch the full interview here: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/suicide-prevention-and-recovery-awareness-month-awareness/67961707