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In the U.S., more than 54% of people have known someone who died by suicide. Still, researchers find reasons to hope as they learn more about the risk factors that can contribute to suicide and improved methods for prevention. Experts agree that all of us can play a part in preventing suicides by learning about risk factors, warning signs, how to limit access to deadly means and ways to respond.

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Facing Suicide
Understanding Suicide: Reasons to Hope
Everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide.
Special: 4:10
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Facing Suicide
Understanding Suicide: Causes and Prevention
Suicide prevention experts are understanding more about the causes of suicide.
Special: 6:15
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Facing Suicide
Understanding Suicide: Seeing the Signs
Seeing the signs of suicide and acting with empathy can help save lives.
Special: 4:03
FACING SUICIDE was produced for Twin Cities PBS (TPT) & PBS by Barrat Media, 1904 Media and JWM Productions. Major support is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Support is also provided by Eleanor “Ellie” Crosby through the Crosswols Foundation, Keith and Mary Bednarowski, David and Karen Olson Family Foundation and the Peravid Foundation.
Episodes
Watch • 1:24:11
Facing Suicide
Facing Suicide
Explore the crisis of suicide, including risk factors and prevention strategies.
Episode: S2022 E1 | 1:24:11
Extras
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Mrs. Wilson
Episode 2 Scene
Who is the mysterious woman at the funeral for Alison Wilson's husband?
Clip: S2019 E2 | 1:18
Carl the Collector
The Plushie Collection/The Bouncy Ball Collection (ASL)
Carl needs help organizing his plushie collection. / Carl loses his bouncy ball collection.
Episode: S1 E3 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Puffball Collection/The Bottle Cap Collection (ASL)
Lotta competes in the Music Maker Championship. / Carl forgot his bottle caps at his dad’s.
Episode: S1 E4 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Tool Collection/The Stick Collection (ASL)
Carl gets a universal screwdriver./A storm creates a hole in the walkway to Carl’s house.
Episode: S1 E5 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
Lemons!/The Butterfly Collection (ASL)
Carl learns about Sheldon’s fear./Carl is excited to start a butterfly collection.
Episode: S1 E8 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Remote Control Collection/The Super Blue Moon Sleepover (ASL)
Forrest can’t control himself to wait his turn./Carl has big plans for his sleepover.
Episode: S1 E7 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Sticker Collection/The Baby Stuff Collection (ASL)
Carl’s scratch-n-sniff sticker lost its sniff! / Carl’s baby blanket has a mysterious hole.
Episode: S1 E2 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Fake Mustache Collection/The Lint Dinosaur Collection (ASL)
Nico is tired of being mistaken for Arugula./Carl is excited to play Lint Dino Monday!
Episode: S1 E6 | 23:09
Carl the Collector
The Autograph Collection/The Rope Collection (ASL)
Carl wants to prove that bikes aren’t for babies./Carl and his friends build a tree fort.
Episode: S1 E1 | 23:09
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Nature
NATURE - Season 45
Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS.
Preview: S45 | 8:32