Rising suicide rates, tied to socioeconomic struggles, are hitting Native communities hard

Data work by Emma Rubin

Suicide is an irrevocable act with implications not just for individuals but also their families and communities. It stems from intense feelings of despair and hopelessness, and when it happens, loved ones often ache to know: Why? Why did their son, daughter, sibling, friend, or colleague take their own life? However, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data has found that the reasons for taking this tragic step don’t just lie with the individual; they often ripple out to societal reasons.