Understanding the Rise of Suicide Rates in the U.S.

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This chapter explores the alarming rise in suicide rates in the United States, linking it to chronic frustrations and systemic failures. It argues for a comprehensive approach that combines mental health strategies with direct action on societal issues, highlighting the importance of open discussions about prevalent suicide methods in at-risk populations.

The story of Army specialist Austin Valley highlights a crisis the US military can’t seem to solve: More service members die by suicide than in combat. A veteran psychologist told Congress what to do about it, and today he tells us.

This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King. Photo courtesy of Erik Valley.

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