close
close

Health in focus | The Genetics of Suicide – Indianapolis News | Weather in Indiana | Indiana traffic

Health in focus | The Genetics of Suicide – Indianapolis News | Weather in Indiana | Indiana traffic

(WISHES) – More than 49,000 people will die by suicide this year.

The reasons why people decide to take their own lives are widespread. They can include trauma, stress, loneliness and even genetics.

In Monday’s Health Spoltight, News 8’s Brittany Noble reports on how researchers are currently working to identify those most at risk. Scientists are working to identify those most at risk before something terrible happens.

This story is based on a script that aired on WISH-TV. Health in Focus is presented by Community Health Network.

Mental health resources