September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
By Thao Lee, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the Unites States. For individuals with substance use disorders, the risk for suicide is 10-14 times greater compared to the general population.
Studies have demonstrated a relationship between substance misuse and suicide, making it crucial to be able to recognize the warning signs of substance misuse and signs of suicide.
