LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release:
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 14, 2026) - Did you know suicide claims nearly 50,000 lives in the U.S. each year?
That's one life every 11 minutes.
Behind that staggering statistic are individuals, families, friends, classmates, colleagues and communities - each left to navigate the devastating impact of suicide.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month - a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma and remind communities that suicide prevention is something everyone can be part of.
It also serves as a reminder that prevention can begin before a crisis occurs.
That's the idea behind CODE RED - a universal safety planning program launched by the Universi...