Hundreds walk to prevent more suicides, get rid of stigmas associated with mental illness

WAUSAU - A suicide prevention group in Marathon County wants to get rid of the stigma that's often associated with mental illness. The group thinks that could bring down the number of suicides that happen in north central Wisconsin.

Prevent Suicide-Marathon County is a group with a very simple goal. Its members want to teach the community about mental illness and stop suicides. One way they do that is through their "Out of the Darkness" walk.

Full story: WJFW

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