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WECT-TV Wilmington, N.C., Discusses Suicide


Topic: Health Awareness Campaigns
Posted on 7/2/2018

Raycom’s NBC affiliate WECT-TV Wilmington, N.C., raised awareness about mental health in April and May as part of its “Break the Silence About Suicide” campaign. According to the CDC, it’s the second highest cause of death of people 15 to 35. Stories from people in the community who have been affected by suicide aired Thursdays during the 5:00 p.m. newscast.



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