In this episode of TUMS Daralfonoon series, Dr. Amirhossein Jafari-Mehdiabad, a faculty member and the head of Roozbeh Hospital at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, emphasized the importance of suicide prevention and discussed risk factors and methods to reduce suicide rates in society. He pointed out that individuals with a history of suicide attempts are at a higher risk and require screening and regular follow-up. The program also touched upon the stigma and cultural barriers associated with accessing mental health services. Some effective strategies include educating key members of society (such as academics and general practitioners), restricting access to high-risk means, and reducing the consumption of drugs and alcohol.