It can be difficult to recognize the reality that rate of suicide is increasing across the nation. Each year, we lose 44,965 Americans by suicide. Statistics surrounding suicide can seem intimidating.

Veteran suicide is still a major problem in the U.S., but one group is finding ways to reach veterans before it's too late. For Air Force veteran Chris Ford, the fight to end suicide is very personal.

If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or be in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. When Jo Lambert first found out that one of her loved ones was ...

In one important way, phone counseling can be more effective than face-to-face when it comes to suicide prevention.