While talking openly about suicide is difficult, it's also 'very, very important' to saving lives, said psychiatrist Ellen Utley.
FILE - A 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call center in Maryland is seen in this file image produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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