September isNational Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. According to the World Health Organization, each year close to 800,000 people die from suicide. For every adult suicide, there are an average of 20 attempted suicides. Suicide occurs throughout the entire lifespan, and is the second leading cause of death among 15- to 29-year-olds globally.