BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is hoping to save lives by spreading awareness about the dangers of suicide in a free webinar Thursday. The webinar titled, "The Truth About Depression and Suicide in Older Adults," will go live at 2 p.m. on their website and Instagram page. Entry deadline for 2024 Bakersfield Christmas Parade closes Oct. 25 In 2022, more than 49,000 people died by suicided in the United States, according to the CDC. More than 10,000 of those deaths were individuals ages 65 and up. According to Bakersfield Behavioral Hospital, suicide in older people took on a new urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic. Never miss a story: Make KGET.com your homepage Some of the topics to be discussed include: Challenge our preconceptions about aging Discuss innovative approaches to promoting mental wellbeing in older adults Inspire us to work together toward a future where age is not a barrier to mental health and quality of life.