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The Importance of Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Mental health and wellness are too important to ignore. Suicidal thoughts can be experienced by anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, and is often the result of an ongoing mental health condition that has not been attended to. It usually involves a person in the midst of deep suffering, emotional pain, and the belief that nothing will change. Many people who find themselves in a suicide crisis can and do recover.

Suicide can be prevented. Having thoughts or plans of suicide are signs of severe emotional distress and this can be addressed if help is sought. Nobody should be suffering alone. Preventing suicide is truly a community effort that involves families, friends, co-workers, employers, organizations, and whole communities working together. Our most valuable resource is each other. We can work together in preventing suicide by prioritizing our own mental health. To show up as our best selves, it is essential to take care of our own mental health so that we can be in a position to help others.

You are not alone. If you are thinking about suicide or are concerned about someone else, please let someone know. Skilled and trained counselors are available 24/7 to talk, answer questions, and help you navigate this challenging situation. Help is a phone call away!