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June 28, 2019 - The Spread of Suicide Contagion and Possible Ways to Contain It

Published: June 28, 2019, 4 p.m.

According to the CDC, since 1999, the suicide rate in the United States has increased 33 percent across all demographics to become the 10th leading cause of death. Epidemiologist Dr. Madelyn Gould is one of the country's leading experts in suicide prevention and causes. Is the rise of suicide contagions responsible for the steady increase in suicides in the U.S.? Dr. Gould explains how to prevent suicide.