Building on the theme of AFSP’s Talk Away the Dark campaign, the Annual Report reveals how our combined efforts helped shed light on this leading cause of death, whether it was by advocating for public policies that make a difference, funding research that opens our eyes to new ways of saving lives, providing warmth and understanding for those who’ve lost someone close to them, connecting people to help through efforts like the Interactive Screening Program, or walking from dusk to dawn to spread the message that suicide can no longer be left in the shadows. By taking a clear-eyed look at suicide as a public health issue, and leading the way to growing awareness through our campaigns and messaging, we can light the darkness with hope.
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