Re: “Why suicide rates are so high among older adults in Washington” (Nov. 24, Mental Health Project) and “High suicide rate among seniors is a tragedy for entire community” (Dec. 4, Opinion):
We applaud The Seattle Times for highlighting the risk of suicide among older Washingtonians and the editorial board’s call to readers to support seniors’ mental health and social connections. Beyond these excellent suggestions, we would like to offer some perspectives on the role of lethal means in suicide.