More than 49,000 lives are lost to suicide each year in the U.S.

By Shelley Irwin

Published September 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM EDT

EVP and COO from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Michael Lamma joins the show to talk about prevention.

More than 49,000 lives are lost to suicide each year in the U.S., today we speak with EVP and COO from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Michael Lamma about communities nationwide with walks to honor loved ones and support prevention. We discuss local walks and the need to foster connection.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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