American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The trouble is, a change in behavior for a teenager isn't automatically a sign of suicidal ideation.

Two fathers who lost children to suicide are the main reason New Jersey's teachers have been required for years to receive training in the area of suicide prevention on a regular basis.

"Suicide is a complex health issue with so many contributing factors," said Elizabeth Clemens, New Jersey-area director with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. "It's not a foregone conclusion that rates will increase during this time."

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention walk is coming up soon, and Matt Ryan would like you to support his team with a donation — or by walking, too.

For those dealing with mental health issues, every day can be a struggle. Add the volatility of our world right now, and that struggle can become a crisis.

Suicide. It's not an easy topic to tackle. Stigma still exists. An open dialogue is the key to prevention. Let's start one.

The Jersey Shore Out of the Darkness Community Walk is taking place this Saturday September 26th

More than 500 people throughout Monmouth County are expected to come out to Manasquan to benefit suicide prevention. Did you know that in our state, one person dies by suicide every 12.18 hours?