September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and We Need to Talk About It. Each September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s a great reminder to us all that we need to talk about the reality of suicide. When someone dies by suicide, it creates a ripple effect that is felt by their friends, family, community, and beyond. Up to 135 people are affected by a single suicide. These are real lives affected, not just statistical numbers. Suicide Prevention: How to