Financial despair, addiction and the rise of suicide in white America

The death rate for white Americans aged 45 to 54 has risen sharply since 1999, but Montana officials wrestle to explain why the state has the highest rate of suicide in the US at nearly twice the national average - and it's rising

Kevin Lowney lies awake some nights wondering if he should kill himself.

"I am in such pain every night, suicide has on a regular basis crossed my mind just simply to ease the pain. If I did not have responsibilities, especially for my youngest daughter who has problems," he said.

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I'm a very strong Catholic and I practice those values. No way is this from any immorality on my part

It's to keep our head above water, to keep our kids in clothes and hot lunches. We make too much money to get help

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The power this traditional white male used to have is decreasing and they aren't at the root of power anymore