September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—an effort to destigmatize suicide, educate the public on the importance of mental health care and provide prevention resources to those who need them.
For Robert Bogue, the occasion hits close to home.
His son, Alex, had what seemed like an enviable life—a significant other, new house, supportive work environment and connected family. However, he also grappled with psychological trauma caused by the death of a co-worker with whom he was close.