September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day to bring awareness to the problem of suicide and how to prevent it. Suicide is a problem that affects people of all ages, but is especially common in seniors. There are many risk factors for suicide, including mental health problems, chronic pain, and social isolation. There are also many things that can be done to prevent suicide, such as reducing access to firearms, increasing social support, and providing mental health care. If you are worried about someone you know, the best thing to do is to talk to them about it. You can also call a suicide hotline in your country for help.
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