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Some facts about suicide....
In the United States, suicide accounts for about 2 percent of all deaths. Rates are highest for men over 69, but are increasing alarmingly in young people aged 15 to 24.
During a time of "social distancing" people may be feeling the effects of loneliness, despair, isolation, poverty, withdrawn, loss of interest in school or work.
Listed below are several resources pertaining to Suicide Prevention.
Visit the Prevent Suicide PA Facebook page and join in the conversation with people from all walks of life who have been touched by suicide in some way.
The vision of Prevent Suicide PA is to have a Commonwealth where every life is valued, that everyone has the support necessary to get help when needed, and that hope and healing abounds in every person.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides support for all mental health conditions. Select the logo above to access them.
The American Psychological Association has a multitude of resources including information to address the very sensitive topic of loss following a suicide.
Here is a guide to the Coping after Suicide Loss Tips for Grieving Adults, Children, and Schools.
Local Resources
Local Resources
In 2010 a group of volunteers and mental health professionals joined forces to organize a suicide prevention awareness walk. One year later the Northeast Suicide Prevention Initiative creating a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
You can locate National Alliance on Mental Illness agency contacts by county when you click on the logo below.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Mental Health Month
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, NAMI joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families.
You Are Not Alone
NAMI's "You are Not Alone" campaign features the lived experience of people affected by mental illness to fight stigma, inspire others and educate the broader public. Now more than ever before, it is important for the mental health community to come together and show the world that no one should ever feel alone.
The campaign build connection and increases awareness with the digital tools that make connection possible during a climate of physical distancing. Even in times of uncertainty, the NAMI community is always here. Reminding everyone that you are not alone.
Throughout the month, NAMI will feature personal stories from real people experiencing mental health conditions. You can submit your story at nami.org/yourstory. By reading about lived experience, they aim to make people feel less alone in their mental health journeys.
Share with NAMI how you stay connected by writing your personal story or sharing #NotAlone graphics and messages with your community.
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