Suicide Is an Urgent Public Health Issue in America

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Suicide Is an Urgent Public Health Issue in America
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  2. Ibid.
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If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org and click on the chat button.

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