National Suicide Prevention Month
People are becoming more and more comfortable talking about mental health, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many people still find it hard to talk about suicide. NIMH is committed to reversing the trend of rising suicide rates and saving lives through research.
Use the resources below to broaden the conversation and help educate your community about suicide prevention:
On September 1 at 2 pm ET, NIMH will be joining the @Action_Alliance for their #BeThere Twitter chat to talk about the role we all can play in suicide prevention. We hope to see you there!
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Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and a major public health concern. Learn more about the warning signs of suicide, ways to help prevent suicide, and effective treatment options. #shareNIMH nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-faq |
Suicide is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. For more information, visit https://go.usa.gov/xVKmp. #shareNIMH #SPM21
Being a teenager can be tough, but it shouldn’t feel hopeless. Share this infographic to help teens recognize the signs and symptoms of depression, and recognize when they might need to reach out to a trusted adult for more help. #shareNIMH go.usa.gov/xF5aw
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Krystal Lewis, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist at NIMH, discusses causes and triggers of stress and shares coping techniques to help reduce anxiety and improve the transition back to school. Watch a recording of the event on Instagram. |
NIMH has launched Información en español sobre la salud mental. This page contains links to NIMH resources in Spanish. It also includes links to health-related resources in Spanish from other trusted sources.
Criar a un niño puede ser un reto. ¿Cómo puede distinguir entre los comportamientos desafiantes y las emociones que son parte normal del crecimiento y los que son motivo de preocupación? Obtenga más información en este folleto. #shareNIMH
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Este libro para colorear con actividades enseña a los niños sobre el estrés y la ansiedad y les ofrece consejos sobre cómo afrontarlo de manera saludable.
Descargar e imprimir la versión PDF hoy.
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