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Suicides Were Frequent at the Golden Gate Bridge. Not Anymore.

Golden Gate Bridge Installs Suicide Barriers. Engineering Solves What Philosophy Couldn't.

The Golden Gate Bridge completed installation of suicide prevention barriers after decades of planning. The barriers have significantly reduced suicide attempts at the bridge, which previously averaged about 30 deaths per year and was one of the world's most common suicide locations.

Supporting suicide prevention organizations in your community. Learning the warning signs of suicide risk in friends and family. Knowing crisis hotlines (988 in the US). If you're struggling: calli...