{"id":159421,"date":"2026-09-02T14:22:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T19:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?p=159421"},"modified":"2026-09-02T14:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T19:22:40","slug":"suicide-prevention-awareness-day-is-september-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/suicide-prevention-awareness-day-is-september-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Suicide Prevention Awareness Day is September 17"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, join the UWM community on Thursday, Sept. 17, in Spaights Plaza for Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. Join us as we spread hope, raise awareness, show support and share vital information for those affected by suicide. 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