Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Health, Life, Opioids

Suicide and Chronic Illness: Risks, Interventions and Hope

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. It's also Pain Awareness Month. While suicide is a difficult topic to address, it’s vital that we do so. As suicide rates are elevated in people with chronic illness and chronic pain, it’s important to be aware of the ways that chronic illness and chronic pain can increase vulnerability to suicidality.