Suicide Prevention Month, which is nationally recognized in the United States in September, is here again. There is also National Suicide Prevention Week, which is September 10th through 16th this year. Lastly, there is World Suicide Prevention Day, which is always held on September 10th. Since there are several events happening in a short amount of time, I am including links to provide further information about each event. As you will see, there are a lot of groups and organizations that are involved in this important work.
National Suicide Prevention Month:
National Suicide Prevention Week:
World Suicide Prevention Day:
If you visit these links, you will find a wealth of information about suicide prevention as well as ways you can support the cause. Your involvement can be as simple as a conversation or as in depth as being on the “front lines”, but the beauty is that any contribution you make can save a life or lives. Whether you have thought about it or not, suicide touches all of us in some way, and it can also be related to many other issues. By taking the time to learn and contribute to suicide prevention, you are affecting everyone. Your role may not save the entire world, but it can save one person’s world, which is so important. As we go through National Suicide Prevention Month, National Suicide Prevention Week, and World Suicide Prevention Day, my hope is that you are challenged to learn more about suicide prevention. Then, after learning more, I hope you will consider finding ways to act and spread the message of suicide prevention.
The best part of suicide prevention is that there is hope and that one day there will be no suicides. Please join me in working towards that day.