"It's like a dirty little secret..."

This is a recent blog post from a local news site in the Twin Cities.  I have been debating for days about whether or not to put a link to it up here... On the one hand I think it raises awareness and is something worth reading, especially for those of us in the Twin Cities.  On the other hand, it can be a triggering article to read.
So, PLEASE, use discretion in deciding whether or not to read it.  If you are experiencing suicidal ideations, some of the content in the linked article may be triggering.

One of the things I appreciate most in this article is how they incorporated people's stories, data, and views from opposing sides.  It is specifically about suicide at the Mall of America, but is addressing the reality of suicide on a wider level, as well.  Below is a link to the article, and a couple notable parts from my perspective.

City Pages blog post

The increase of suicides at the Mall of America mirrors state and nationwide trends. 

Minnesota's numbers have been steadily rising to just under 700 in 2011, the latest year for which data is available. It's the second leading cause of death among young adults in the United States after "unintentional injury." 

No one can pinpoint why. 

Mental illness is hard to diagnose and hard to treat, and talking about suicide is an age-old taboo. Yet that attitude is slowly changing.

"The Mall of America has done a really good job of hiding all the suicides," she says. "Bloomington police all know. It's like a dirty little secret they want to sweep under the rug."

Here's one thing I know- hiding and avoiding the reality of suicide has fatal consequences.  This is why, in the end, I felt compelled to refer you to this article.