Introduction

Explore the crisis of suicide, including risk factors and prevention strategies.

Outline

Facing Suicide combines the poignant personal stories of people impacted by suicide with profiles of scientists at the forefront of research to reveal new insights into one of America’s most pressing mental health crises. Shining a light on this difficult topic can destigmatise suicide while revealing that there is help as well as hope for those at risk and their loved ones.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you are considering suicide, or if you or someone you know is in emotional crisis, please call or text 988. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centres that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Production & Filming Details

• Narrator(s):
  • Josh Charles
• Director(s):
  • James Barrat
• Producer(s):
• Writer(s):
• Music:
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• Production:
  • Twin Cities PBS
  • PBS Distribution
• Distributor(s):
  • PBS Distribution.
• Release Date: 25 October 2022.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Rating: Unknown (but contains Mature content).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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