How Mental Health Stigma Drives Suicide Risk

• By: Tony Salvatore, MA Montgomery County Emergency Service
• July 14th, 2022
• mental health, self-harm, stigma, suicidal ideation, suicidal intent, suicide, suicide prevention, suicide risk, Summer 2022 Issue, wellness
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The inter-relationship between suicide risk, mental illness, and stigma against mental illness is multi-faceted and strong. Both mental illness and suicide are highly stigmatized. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) identifies mental illness as a significant risk factor for...