Every year, since 2014, I have been involved in a dart tournament and silent auction that is focused on Suicide Awareness. We lost a family friend to suicide. While it is important for everyone to be aware of suicide, I also think it is important to know how everyone can help with the prevention of suicide.

No matter a person’s age, gender or background, suicide can affect anyone.

At home, when a family member or yourself are sick, what should you do? Clean and disinfect! You go to all door knobs and handles; furniture and light switches and you disinfect them to ensure that the sickness isn’t contracted by anyone else. This is not pathological, but rather good hygiene and best practice.