Summary: In the U.S. alone, there is a suicide every 13 minutes.Depression causes symptoms of consistent sadness, helplessness, loss of motivation, loss of interest, change in sleep patterns and change in eating habits. Signs of suicide risk include changes in mood and/or behavior and discussing or joking about suicide. According to the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, more than 30,000 Americans commit suicide every year, and in the U.S. alone there is a suicide every 13 minutes. How can you spot the risk factors of suicide? Adele Ryan McDowell, PhD, joins Dr. Mike to discuss the global epidemic of suicide, as well as how you can spot the risk factors.
