U.S. Suicide Rates at All-Time High: American Psychiatric Association President Responds

Federal provisional data shows more people died from suicide in the United States last year than any other year on record. American Psychiatric Association President Dr. Petros Levounis is at the center of efforts to prevent suicides, with substance use addictions a key part of his focus. He and the 38,000 APA members have launched a campaign called “Confronting Addiction: From Prevention to Recovery.” Dr. Levounis discusses vaping, opioids, alcohol and the rapidly growing addiction to tech. Hosts Mark Masselli... Read More Read More The post U.S. Suicide Rates at All-Time High: American Psychiatric Association President Responds appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.