Did you know that young people 10 to 24 years old account for 14% of all suicides? This surpasses 6,500 deaths each year, making suicide the third leading cause of death for teens. As caregivers, it is important to know the warning signs and risk factors.

On October 3, the KVC Prairie Ridge team joined together with the other 958 registered individuals to walk in the AFSP’s Out of the Darkness Community Walk to promote suicide prevention.

On October 3, 2015, the KVC Prairie Ridge Hospital team will join with thousands of people nationwide in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) Out Of The Darkness Community Walk at Berkley Riverfront Park in Kansas City, MO.