Eleven Minutes

Someone in America dies by suicide every 11 minutes. It’s a tragic and entrenched problem. A new approach to prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.

It’s Hard To Predict Who Will Be Suicidal. It’s Easier To Ensure People Can’t Shoot Themselves.

Some mental health experts favor suicide prevention steps that are applied broadly, with protections that aren’t tied to an individual’s specific risk.

Sept. 21, 2026
Trivia Nights, Valentine’s Cards: Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide

The research is clear: Among the various complex issues that contribute to suicide, loneliness is a big one. Now, there’s a growing push to address loneliness not just through personal choices but also through public policy.

June 9, 2026
Low Wages, Empty Plates, Heavy Toll: Rethinking Suicide Prevention

Decades of research indicate that interventions that bring down people’s cost of living, such as ensuring they have access to stable housing and food, are linked to lower suicide rates.

May 12, 2026
Saving Lives by Changing Lives: The Next Frontier in Suicide Prevention

Someone in America dies by suicide every 11 minutes. It’s a tragic and entrenched problem. A new approach to prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.

April 29, 2026

Credits

Reporter

Aneri Pattani

Producers

Lynne Shallcross
Eric Harkleroad

Editor

Stephanie Stapleton