OPINION: We Are Losing People to a Crisis We Know How to Fix

OPINION: We Are Losing People to a Crisis We Know How to Fix This May was Mental Health Awareness Month. It served as a reminder that every 11 minutes, an American dies by suicide. In 2023, suicide claimed the lives of nearly 50,000 Americans. Each of these deaths is a tragedy that affects many others. And for every life lost to suicide, there are countless more people who struggle with their mental health. Luna.Zauhar@ma… Mon, 06/01/2026 - 11:25 August 3, 2026