September is National Suicide Prevention Month - a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It is also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope!
Risk factors may include untreated mental illness, substance use, relationship conflicts, social isolation, trauma, access to lethal means, and community violence.
Warning signs consist of talking about or making plans of suicide, expressing hopelessness for the future, showing overwhelming emotional pain or distress, withdrawing from people/situations, sleep changes, anger or hostility, and increased agitation or irritability.
Help for YOU - Asking for help, Call or text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Find support
Help for SOMEONE YOU KNOW - Call 911 if needed, Call or text 988 to speak with someone, Ask them if they are thinking about killing themselves, Listen without judgment & show you care, Stay with the person, and Remove any potential harmful objects
