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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: Seeing the Signs
Seeing the signs of suicide and acting with empathy can help save lives.
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Facing Suicide
Understanding Suicide: How to Respond
Learning how to respond to someone in crisis can help save lives.
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Facing Suicide
Understanding Suicide: Means Matter
Limiting access to deadly means is critical in saving lives.
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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
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Facing Suicide
Facing Suicide
Explore the crisis of suicide, including risk factors and prevention strategies.
Episode: S2022 E1 | 1:24:11
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Episode 2 Scene
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Nature
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Preview: S45 | 8:32
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American Masters
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Preview: S40 E5 | 2:37
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Independent Lens
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Grantchester
Season 11 Official Preview
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Preview: S11 | 0:30
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Patience
Season 2 Preview
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Preview: S2 | 0:30
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Grantchester
Season 11 Preview
Take a look at what's ahead in the unforgettable final season of Grantchester Sunday, June 14, 9/8c.
Preview: S11 | 2:00
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Clip: S56 E9 | 4:46
Sesame Street
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Clip: S56 E9 | 2:11