How Confusion About DEI Bans Impacts National Suicide Prevention Month

A report last month by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) indicated that the federal government recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide prevention is a priority for higher education because suicide is a leading cause of death among young and emerging adults. As described by a 2023 report on BestColleges.com, a distinguishing factor is that the suicide rates among college students…