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INFOGRAPHIC: Importance of ‘Suicide Prevention Month’

Five facts about teen suicide
Kayla Thomas
September 19, 2020

The rate of teenagers experiencing depression and committing suicide continues to increase. Take a moment to learn about this problem.

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