Raj’s death came in the midst of decades of unsuccessful attempts to tamp down suicide rates nationwide. During the past two decades federal officials have launched three national suicide prevention strategies, including one announced in April.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and when mental health advocates, organizations, survivors, allies and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness, according to 988 Lifeline website.

September serves as National Suicide Prevention Month. On Thursday, Brandielee Baker, the president of the Code 9 Project, spoke with FOX59 Anchor Daniel Miller about how law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders are more likely to die by suicide.

September is officially Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in Palm Beach County after a proclamation by the County Commission.

September is Suicide Prevention Month and this is the time to remember those lost by suicide, bring awareness to those struggling, and stand for communities and individuals that are impacted by suicide.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) issued a reminder on Wednesday that September is National Suicide Prevention Month, while also providing information about available resources.