Preventing Suicide

South Carolina Public Radio | By Tut Underwood

Published September 24, 2015 at 6:15 AM EDT

South Carolina ranks 26th among the states in the number of suicides. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention works to lower the rate of suicide. One way it raises awareness is the Out of the Darkness walks, a series of which will take place around the state in October and November. In this South Carolina Focus report, AFSP representatives Helen Pridgen and Dennis Gillan, and suicidologist Dr. Ron Maris, offer information on suicide’s causes, and prevention.

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Tut Underwood

Tut Underwood is producer of South Carolina Focus, a weekly news feature. A native of Alabama, Tut graduated from Auburn University with a BA in Speech Communication. He worked in radio in his hometown before moving to Columbia where he received a Master of Mass Communications degree from the University of South Carolina, and worked for local radio while pursuing his degree. He also worked in television. He was employed as a public information specialist for USC, and became Director of Public Information and Marketing for the South Carolina State Museum. His hobbies include reading, listening to music in a variety of styles and collecting movies and old time radio programs.

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