September is Suicide Prevention Month and I want to take a moment to discuss this very important subject. While anyone can be at risk for suicide, some groups experience higher rates of suicide or suicide attempts than the general population. Why is this - and how can we recognize danger signs and intervene to help others, and ourselves? Let’s talk about it!
Resources:
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/5-action-steps-for-helping-someone-in-emotional-pain - for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain
- https://988lifeline.org/ - Dial 988 on any phone
- https://988lifeline.org/chat/ - Online chat service or send a text to 988
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ - 24/7 phone, text, or chat
- https://www.crisistextline.org/ - Text HOME to 741741
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Episode Sources:
- https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide
- https://suicidology.org/september/?gclid=CjwKCAjwgZCoBhBnEiwAz35RwuQDaj7gwHdrNCNrt8IHCJqHp5-A3PwFTX7_A6cM4wb4LMjxseRI0BoC21cQAvD_BwE
- https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/disparities-in-suicide.html
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/5-action-steps-for-helping-someone-in-emotional-pain
