Community Outreach

Discover NIMH is a newsletter from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to help community advocates and health professionals raise awareness about mental disorders and the importance of mental health research. Find free education and outreach materials in this newsletter and our Get Involved web section to share with your community. We encourage you to use the hashtag #shareNIMH to connect with people and organizations with similar goals. 

NEWS AND EVENTS

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:

• Digital Shareables on suicide prevention
• Health topic information on suicide prevention 
• Suicide statistics 

Facebook Live: The Intersection of Suicide and Substance Use

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.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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.

FEATURED RESOURCES

Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide 

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 Order free print copies of this brochure.  En español: Preguntas frecuentes sobre el suicidio

Warning Signs of Suicide

Download and share this message to help spread the word about suicide prevention. 

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 #SPM22 En español: Señales de advertencia sobre el suicidio

5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• September 13: Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity Webinar Series: Advancing Methods and Measures to Examine the Underlying Mechanisms of Violent Deaths in LGBTQ Populations
• Director's Message: Addressing HIV-related Intersectional Stigma and Discrimination
• Facebook Live: The Youth Mental Health Crisis 

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