A Conversation about Suicide

#Suicide occurs at an alarming rate in the United States. It’s the second leading cause of death among Americans aged 10 to 34. It’s the fourth leading cause of death among those aged 35 to 44. And it’s the fifth leading cause of death among those aged 45 to 55. Now, with the pandemic continuing, there’s even more concern. Join #mentalhealth experts from Stony Brook Medicine LIVE as they discuss the signs, resources, prevention, and how you can help someone you love who might be struggling. Have questions about suicide or mental health in general? Enter them in the comments section, and our experts will do their best to address them. Experts: Adam Gonzalez (moderator) Director of Behavioral Health Founding Director, Mind Body Clinical Research Center Co-Director, SBU Consortium Training Programs in Psychology Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Suzanne Marriott, MS, RN, PMH-BC Chief Nursing Officer, SVP Patient Care Services Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital Susan Wilner, LCSW Assistant Director, Behavioral Health Services Operations Ricardo Caceda, MD, PhD Associate Professor Associate Vice Chair for Clinical Research Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Stony Brook University Staff Psychiatrist Northport VAMC