Taking Action in a Suicide Crisis
By Lovie Tabron MS, LAT, ATC, CISM, ATs Care Commission Chair
Athletic trainers impact health care through action before, during and after an injury. What about when the action needed is a silent yet present response? ATs must take action to prevent suicide.
According to the World Health Organization, close to 800,000 people die by suicide every year. As the second leading cause of death among 15 to 29 year olds, there is a growing need for advocacy.