Suicide prevention: Everyone has a role

Local experts announced they have expanded their efforts to prevent suicide in San Diego County.

After conducting a series of community focus groups and online surveys, the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council has revised its Suicide Prevention Action Plan to include nine strategies on how to prevent people from ending their lives.

The nine strategies were announced May 30, at a news conference at the County Administration Center by representatives from the Suicide Prevention Council, Community Health Improvement Partners and the county Health and Human Services Agency. Other participan...