#SuicidePreventionMonth. 💜 Create hope in your family & your community by educating yourself about #suicideprevention. Learn the warning signs & risk factors, how to support someone thinking about suicide, & familiarize yourself with 988. 988lifeline.org #SPM24

9/8 will mark the first annual #988Day! 988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. Learn more from SAMHSA: samhsa.gov/find-help/988/…

There is no single cause for suicide. Did you know there are risk factors + warning signs which may increase likelihood of an attempt? Learning them can save lives: afsp.org/signs

Feeling overwhelmed at work? Here are 5 tips to help manage stress and improve your overall mental health wcnc.com/article/entert…

"I encourage parents to talk to staff and school board members, share concerns and ask questions. Everyone in the community has a vested interest in the care of students by way of their tax dollars and the shaping of their community." Read the full blog: bit.ly/3X9xmzf

Here are 25 trauma-informed coping skills you can use in the moment to help manage overwhelming feelings and stay grounded:

Eating disorders—such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating, and bulimia—can affect a person’s physical and mental health. In some cases, they can be life-threatening. However, with treatment, people can recover completely: samhsa.gov/mental-health/… #RecoveryIsPossible

If you or someone you know has a mental health condition, like #ADHD, use these resources to learn more about the signs & symptoms, and to find treatment and support for yourself, a friend, or a family member ➡️ samhsa.gov/mental-health/…

Tomorrow is the first-ever National #988Day meant to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Check out the 988 Day Toolkit for resources you can use support the lifesaving program: bit.ly/988Day #988Day | SAMHSA | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Today is #988Day – a new, annual tradition to raise awareness of the #988Lifeline & mental health support! Join us by promoting positive messages about 988 and share what you did on social media using #988Day. Learn how you can get involved by visiting SAMHSA.gov/988Day

“According to scientific research into suicide prevention, putting time and distance between a person who is thinking of suicide and the method they are thinking of using to end their life can be lifesaving.” afsp.org/story/the-key-…

Today at 8pm, light a candle near a window to show your support for suicide prevention, to remember a lost loved one, and for the survivors of suicide. You are not alone. 💙🕯️

Jon Bon Jovi helped talk a distraught woman off the ledge of a Nashville bridge, police said. The incident occurred Tuesday night as the rock and roll legend was filming a music video at the time, with the bridge open to the public. abc7news.com/jon-bon-jovi-h…

It's National Physicians Suicide Awareness Day. Physicians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. More than half of physicians know a physician has either considered, attempted or died by suicide in their career. Read and share these resources to #StopSuicide.

Clinical psychologist Sally Spencer-Thomas emphasizes, "Don’t wait for the 'perfect moment' to ask about suicide; that moment will never come. Ask anyway. Because suicide is too important to keep secret."Read the full blog: bit.ly/4cWj8Yl

With the recent presidential debate and election season upon us, it’s easy for political conversations to become heated and stressful. While discussing politics is important for civic engagement, it’s also crucial to maintain a healthy mindset during these interactions.

🗣️ Take action today! Follow the steps on the slides to urge Congress to pass the Local 988 Response Act (S.3444/H.R.4974) before the year ends. Don't forget to make it personal — add a sentence about why georouting matters to you and your community.

Mental health is on the ballot in 2024. Take the pledge to #Vote4MentalHealth and explore NAMI’s election information: vote4mentalhealth.org

Asking someone if they’re thinking about suicide can be difficult, but it can also save their life. 💙 Swipe for some tips on how to reach out. Learn more: bit.ly/45x27Re #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #JEDCares #SuicidePrevention

Asking someone if they’re thinking about suicide can be difficult, but it can also save their life. 💙 Swipe for some tips on how to reach out. Learn more: bit.ly/45x27Re #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #JEDCares #SuicidePrevention