Any life lost to suicide is one too many. As a father of six kids, I never want them, their friends, classmates, or any person to feel so hopeless that they ultimately decide to take their own lives.
This National Suicide Prevention Month is a solemn reminder that we must do everything in our power to protect our children’s mental health. Last year, I introduced the Prevent Youth Suicide Act to train educators on the risk factors that lead to suicidal thoughts.
Bottom Line: Any life lost to suicide is one too many, especially when it involves a child.