CHARLOTTE — This week is National Suicide Prevention week.
Last year, the CDC reported more than 45,000 deaths as a result of suicide in the United States. One Charlotte woman is on a mission to reduce that number.
No matter where she goes, Fonda Bryant is ready to talk about mental health. Oftentimes, she’s in front of students engaging them in difficult conversations.
>> Click here for a list of county-by-county mental health resources
“We need to let people know that there’s hope, that through education and simply caring, we can save someone’s life,” Bryant said.
>> In the video at the top of the page, Reporter Anthony Kustura explains how Bryant is using her own experience to reach those in need.
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