The month of September is suicide prevention month. Suicide is on the rise around the world and in the United States. In this episode, Eddie and Justin give you the stats and facts about suicide, provide tips for talking about suicide, and share their experiences working in mental health care. As always, the emphasis is on love, understanding, and compassion. And a big thanks to all our healthcare workers!!
Resources
https://988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/
https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/suicide-prevention-monthhttps://
www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Month
Dial 988!
Sources
https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/suicide-data-statistics.htmlhttps://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28096873/