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Suicide is preventable. Download CDC’s newly developed Suicide Prevention Communication Campaign Playbook. This playbook can help you clarify your goals, define your audience, and develop and evaluate your campaign. Share, connect, and save lives: bit.ly/3HeZgoX

Suicide is preventable. Download CDC’s newly developed Suicide Prevention Communication Campaign Playbook. This playbook can help you clarify your goals, define your audience, and develop and evaluate your campaign. Share, connect, and save lives: bit.ly/3HeZgoX
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This week is #MensHealthWeek! Let's shine a light on mental health and behavioral health support. Together we can break the stigma, promote recovery, and empower men to live their best, healthiest lives: findsupport.gov #MensHealthMonth

This week is #MensHealthWeek! 

Let's shine a light on mental health and behavioral health support. Together we can break the stigma, promote recovery, and empower men to live their best, healthiest lives: findsupport.gov 

#MensHealthMonth
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It’s okay to: ✅ Feel insecure ✅ Ask for help ✅ Cry ✅ Be vulnerable Men deserve the full range of human emotions — and the support to navigate them. Find help and support here: nami.org/menshealthmonth #MensMentalHealth #ItsOkayNotToBeOkay #NAMI

It’s okay to:
✅ Feel insecure
✅ Ask for help
✅ Cry
✅ Be vulnerable

Men deserve the full range of human emotions — and the support to navigate them.

Find help and support here: nami.org/menshealthmonth

#MensMentalHealth #ItsOkayNotToBeOkay #NAMI
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Preliminary CDC data estimate a continued decline in overdose deaths for the 12 months ending in Jan. 2025 compared to the same period the year before. Overdose prevention efforts are making a difference. Learn how CDC funds communities to save lives: cdc.gov/overdose-preve…

Preliminary CDC data estimate a continued decline in overdose deaths for the 12 months ending in Jan. 2025 compared to the same period the year before.

Overdose prevention efforts are making a difference. Learn how CDC funds communities to save lives: cdc.gov/overdose-preve…
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🎇 Remember: As we approach #4thOfJuly, fireworks and celebrations can be overwhelming for some Veterans. No Veteran should go through a crisis alone. Reach out to #VeteransCrisisLine for free, confidential, 24/7/365 emotional support. veteranscrisisline.net

🎇 Remember: As we approach #4thOfJuly, fireworks and celebrations can be overwhelming for some Veterans.

No Veteran should go through a crisis alone. Reach out to #VeteransCrisisLine for free, confidential, 24/7/365 emotional support. veteranscrisisline.net
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Sadly, 15 kids have died after they were left or forgotten in hot cars so far this year following a recent surge in these types of tragedies. Parents, we have many helpful resources: NHTSA.gov/Heatstroke

Sadly, 15 kids have died after they were left or forgotten in hot cars so far this year following a recent surge in these types of tragedies.

Parents, we have many helpful resources: NHTSA.gov/Heatstroke
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Join ASTHO’s Ali Maffey & Andy Baker-White to explore new legal maps that highlight how states are using law to strengthen suicide prevention infrastructure. Navigate key policies, understand their impact, & apply insights to your own work. Register now: discover.astho.org/44z6wW9.

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CDC's Mental Health Data Channel is now live! Explore national and state data on well-being, depression and anxiety, social connection, mental health-related emergency department visits, and suicide among U.S. youth and adults: bit.ly/4fknWJX #MentalHealth

CDC's Mental Health Data Channel is now live! Explore national and state data on well-being, depression and anxiety, social connection, mental health-related emergency department visits, and suicide among U.S. youth and adults: bit.ly/4fknWJX
#MentalHealth
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Mixing #alcohol and #drugs is dangerous. It can increase your risk of #overdose and cause serious damage to the brain, heart, and other organs. Learn more: bit.ly/3Uo36iP

Mixing #alcohol and #drugs is dangerous. It can increase your risk of #overdose and cause serious damage to the brain, heart, and other organs. Learn more: bit.ly/3Uo36iP
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CDC has launched, "Beyond the Headlines: Media Communication Training," for public health professionals! Learn to engage with the media about preventing child abuse & neglect. Take the training: bit.ly/40uk96t #ViolencePrevention #ACEs

CDC has launched, "Beyond the Headlines: Media Communication Training," for public health professionals! Learn to engage with the media about preventing child abuse & neglect. Take the training: bit.ly/40uk96t

#ViolencePrevention #ACEs
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Heat can make anyone sick. But some are more sensitive. Check on your friends and family, especially those who: ☀️are over 65 ☀️are pregnant ☀️don’t have access to air conditioning ☀️have a chronic illness. More tips: bit.ly/3TwewAE

Heat can make anyone sick. But some are more sensitive. Check on your friends and family, especially those who:
☀️are over 65
☀️are pregnant
☀️don’t have access to air conditioning
☀️have a chronic illness.

More tips: bit.ly/3TwewAE
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Over 49,000 people died by suicide in 2023. Commit to reaching out to friends, family, and people in your community. Being connected to other people promotes belonging & helps protect against #suicide. Learn more about how you can help prevent suicide: bit.ly/4dU5gOT

Over 49,000 people died by suicide in 2023. Commit to reaching out to friends, family, and people in your community. Being connected to other people promotes belonging & helps protect against #suicide. Learn more about how you can help prevent suicide: bit.ly/4dU5gOT
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Preliminary CDC data indicate a continued decline in #overdose deaths for the 12 months ending in February 2025 compared to the same period the year prior. This progress highlights the impact of overdose prevention efforts. CDC funding empowers communities to save lives:

Preliminary CDC data indicate a continued decline in #overdose deaths for the 12 months ending in February 2025 compared to the same period the year prior. This progress highlights the impact of overdose prevention efforts. CDC funding empowers communities to save lives:
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Attention pediatric providers! Looking to prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)? We have training modules just for you. Enhance your understanding and earn CME credits. Together, we can make a difference! Find out how: bit.ly/40XzbAo #Pediatrics #ACEs #CME

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❗Approx. 246 million kids experience some form of violence in & around schools every year. 💡 But there is hope. #ViolenceIsPreventable. Find solutions on how schools can keep kids safe from violence 👉bit.ly/4lI5BbT👈

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Opioids, mainly illegally made #fentanyl, are involved in the highest percentage of #overdose deaths. Carrying #naloxone can help save you or someone else during an overdose. See how: bit.ly/4l1117A

Opioids, mainly illegally made #fentanyl, are involved in the highest percentage of #overdose deaths. Carrying #naloxone can help save you or someone else during an overdose. See how: bit.ly/4l1117A
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One person dies by suicide every 11 minutes. CDC research shows that higher levels of health insurance, home Internet, and income may play a role in reducing the risk of suicide. Learn what your community can do to #PreventSuicide: bit.ly/4dY0PDc

One person dies by suicide every 11 minutes. CDC research shows that higher levels of health insurance, home Internet, and income may play a role in reducing the risk of suicide. Learn what your community can do to #PreventSuicide: bit.ly/4dY0PDc
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Congratulations to Dr. Susan Monarez, PhD, on her Senate confirmation as the 21st Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She brings decades of distinguished experience in health innovation, disaster preparedness, global health, and biosecurity to CDC. Dr.

Congratulations to Dr. Susan Monarez, PhD, on her Senate confirmation as the 21st Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She brings decades of distinguished experience in health innovation, disaster preparedness, global health, and biosecurity to <a href="/CDCgov/">CDC</a>. Dr.
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Looking for #MentalHealth data? CDC’s Mental Health Data Channel is a new resource to help you easily access national & state data on mental health and well-being among U.S. youth and adults. Search by state, sex, age and more. Check it out: cdc.gov/mental-health/…

Looking for #MentalHealth data? CDC’s Mental Health Data Channel is a new resource to help you easily access national &amp; state data on mental health and well-being among U.S. youth and adults. Search by state, sex, age and more. Check it out:
cdc.gov/mental-health/…
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Need help with violence prevention? No problem! CDC's updated guide offers strategies for planning, implementing & evaluating your efforts at any stage. Take action now: bit.ly/3VYEsHF #ViolencePrevention

Need help with violence prevention? No problem! CDC's updated guide offers strategies for planning, implementing &amp; evaluating your efforts at any stage. Take action now: bit.ly/3VYEsHF
#ViolencePrevention