Phil Jamison

WHY SUICIDE?

With the recent suicides of celebrity fashion designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain, people are again asking why do people choose suicide? These videos may help answer that question. If you have feelings of suicide or suspect a family member or friend is in a depressed state, please get help immediately. According to the world health organization at least 800,000 people commit suicide every year. Don’t be another statistic. You are not here by mistake. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.

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