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September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the millions of people who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and acknowledge the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted. It is also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope. Here’s how you can help:
Educate yourself and others about suicide prevention: Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, how to support someone considering suicide, and familiarize yourself with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Visit the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC): Each year, the SPRC creates a resource full of ways to get involved in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Here is the resource for 2023!
Read and share SPRC’s new resource: Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth: A Resource Guide for Professionals, Families and Communities
Attend the #BeThere Twitter Chat: September 5, 1 - 2 p.m. ET
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) is hosting its annual #BeThere Twitter chat for Suicide Prevention Month. Panelists will discuss ways everyone can play a role in preventing suicide by being there for those in distress.
Attend the Facebook Live: Youth Suicide Prevention: September 19, 2 - 2:30 p.m. ET
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is hosting a Facebook Live event for Suicide Prevention Month. The event will focus on strategies for preventing suicide among youth.
Sign up for a QPR Training: If you would like to learn the three simple steps to help save a life from suicide, take a Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training. For more information about QPR: QPR Institute | Practical and Proven Suicide Prevention Training QPR Institute (en-US).
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