September is National Suicide Prevention Month
We understand that suicide is an extremely difficult topic to address, but its prevalence and the ripple effect it has on friends and family makes it critical to discuss openly and honestly. According to the CDC, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It was responsible for more than 48,000 deaths in 2018 alone. There’s help a phone call away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a network of local crisis centers across the country providing free and...
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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is: 1 (800) 273-8255. This month, we invite you to learn the warning signs and bring awareness to the second leading cause of death for youth. Suicide Warning Signs Suicide notes. These are a very real sign of danger and should be taken seriously. Threats. Threats may be direct statements (“I want to die.” “I am going to kill myself”) or, unfortunately, indirect comments (“The world would be...
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