September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the United States.
Use the resources below to broaden the conversation and help educate your community about suicide prevention:
Join the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) on September 15 from 12:30–1:00 p.m. ET for a Facebook Live event on the intersection of suicide and substance use.
Watch the live event on NIMH’s Facebook page or NIDA’s Facebook page.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988. Llame al 988 para ayuda en español.
The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Support is also available in English via live chat.
Download and share this message to help spread the word about suicide prevention.
Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it can be preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. https://go.usa.gov/xhr8n #shareNIMH #SPM22
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