September is national suicide prevention month, and with that comes the opportunity to raise awareness to help prevent suicide from happening. But why is it important to talk about suicide, and how can we support those that are going through a mental health challenges in order to prevent a potential suicide. Read on to learn more about this difficult topic.
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What’s the why?
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth ages 10-18 only behind car accidents.
- Youth and adults are hesitant to share their mental health struggles. Prevention and awareness actions are often more effective when an option.
- People struggle to talk about suicide and mental health. Though the conversations are happening they are still quiet. The stigma or fear of admitting a person needs support is still very real. Bringing this conversation out to the light allows for more open discussion.
What can be done to help support?
- Many local communities come together for rallies, walks, or speaking events. Check with your local mental health and recovery board to see what may be going on in your area.
- Seek out education on how to support others that may be walking through a mental health challenge. There are trainings a person can take to spot warning signs and symptoms of potential mental health challenges or crises. They do not make you a licensed professional but they do provide tools in order to support family, friends, or strangers that may be going through a difficult time.
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