Suicide rates are increasing in the US. Dr. Benaroch reviews recent studies about who is primarily at risk and what the most telling warning signs can be. He devotes a good portion of this introductory lecture to rectifying misconceptions, and defining commonly misused and misunderstood concepts associated with suicide, including mental illness, addiction, and depression. He then breaks down newly-released statistics regarding risk in relation to age, gender, location, and other factors that contribute to a higher likelihood of suicide.