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Everyone has a role in suicide prevention
Suicide prevention often begins with an everyday conversation, not a clinical intervention. Researchers explain how tiered gatekeeper training can help people recognize distress, ask about suicide, li
By Neil Schoenherr · 2026-09-18T09:20:39.335Z
Suicide prevention often begins with an everyday conversation, not a clinical intervention. Researchers explain how tiered gatekeeper training can help people recognize distress, ask about suicide, listen and connect others with care. The approach is especially important in construction, where suicide rates are exceptionally high, and offers practical guidance for anyone who may be first to notice someone struggling.
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