And just like there's no simple answer for why suicide rates are rising at such a high rate, there's no one simple answer for what we can do about it. But there's a lot to be said for opening the discussion around mental health issues so that people don't feel as if they're suffering alone and for helping people get access to mental health care . But of course, that takes an entire society's worth of work — and it can't be done overnight. In the meantime, it's important to reach out to family members and friends who might be struggling with their mental health, and to ask for help when you need it yourself.