The Silent Epidemic
The Silent Epidemic educates adults and teenagers about how to recognize warning signs and secure help for a young person contemplating suicide.
Series
Premiere Date
June 1, 2001
Length
30 minutes
Funding Type
Suicide is the leading cause of death among American teenagers. The Silent Epidemic is part talk show, part docu-drama and includes emotional interviews with teens who have attempted suicide. Grammy Award-winning recording artist CeCe Winans hosts a studio audience segment where teens and suicide experts discuss potential signs and causes of teen suicide and, most importantly, ways to prevent this rising epidemic.