Shapiro Administration Marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with Focus on High-Risk Groups

Shapiro Administration Marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with Focus on High-Risk Groups

HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Shapiro Administration gathered with suicide prevention advocates and Pennsylvanians affected by suicide to mark Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of behavioral health support and crisis resources. State leaders highlighted the rising need for mental health awareness, pointing to 2023 statistics showing more than 49,000 suicide deaths nationwide, including more than 1,900 in Pennsylva…