World Suicide Prevention Day… Are you aware?

September 10^th is World Suicide Prevention Day, which is part of the Suicide Prevention Week. Write “love” on your wrist or wear something yellow to show your support for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts or have attempted or succeeded in taking their own life. Nearly 300 people on average commit suicide daily and one million per year. Suicide Prevention day started in 2003 hoping to increase awareness we can reduce these staggering numbers of premature deaths.

If not the toughest, suicide is one of the hardest and most tragic situations for any family or community to manage. What makes it especially tragic is the mental health professionals know it’s preventable.

That certain psychotherapy and medications can be effective in prevention. Improving education and spreading information about suicide and awareness is also key to prevention.

If you know someone who is suffering from depression or someone who is in pain please help them get help. Call your doctor, mental health clinic or suicide hotline. 

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

1-800 273-TALK (8255)