Demographics of suicide in the U.S.

Senior Fellow Carol Graham and Director Lisa Klein discuss despair trends, how suicide affects everyone despite race, gender, or class, and how certain cultural norms create barriers to effectively addressing despair and desperation.

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On February 5, the Brookings Institution screened “The S Word,” a documentary that seeks to amplify the voices of those living after suicide attempts and loss and raise awareness about suicide prevention and resources. Following the screening, Brookings hosted a panel discussion about the making of the movie, well-being and desperation in America, and finding viable solutions to reducing suicide rates.

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