Changing the narrative on suicide prevention, one friend at a time

Published May 1, 2026 11:00am ET



May is mental health awareness month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, normalizing help-seeking, and reducing stigma surrounding mental health. Those efforts matter, but they are simply not enough.

If we are serious about saving lives, we need to change the way we think about suicide prevention. For someone in the depths of suicidal thoughts, this is not about awareness. It is about connection.

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