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September 10 Recognized as World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10 every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. There are a number of hotlines available to help those in distress. There are also a number of signs and risk factors to help identify those who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Hotline number for help 24 hours: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Samaritans: 1-877-HOPE (4673)
Risk factors for suicide include:
Feeling hopeless
Loss of a loved one
Traumatic experience
Sense of isolation
Lack of social support
Access to lethal means (pills, guns)
History of mental health problems
Signs of suicidal thoughts:
Talking about wanting to die or looking for a way to kill themselves
Talking about feeling hopeless, having no reason to live, being a burden to others
Increased use of alcohol or drugs
Sleeping too little or too much
Withdrawing or isolating self
Extreme mood swings
If someone you know has any of these signs, call the hotline number.
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10 every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. There are a number of hotlines available to help those in distress. There are also a number of signs and risk factors to help identify those who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Hotline number for help 24 hours: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Samaritans: 1-877-HOPE (4673)
Risk factors for suicide include:
Feeling hopeless
Loss of a loved one
Traumatic experience
Sense of isolation
Lack of social support
Access to lethal means (pills, guns)
History of mental health problems
Signs of suicidal thoughts:
Talking about wanting to die or looking for a way to kill themselves
Talking about feeling hopeless, having no reason to live, being a burden to others
Increased use of alcohol or drugs
Sleeping too little or too much
Withdrawing or isolating self
Extreme mood swings
If someone you know has any of these signs, call the hotline number.
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Today my father would be 76 years old. He lost his life to suicide two months before his 50th birthday. Everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about. BE KIND!
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