National Suicide Prevention Month
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline's message for National Suicide Prevention Month, and beyond, is #BeThe1To. It focuses on the actions we can all take to prevent suicide, such as:
#BeThe1To Ask: Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks after them in a caring way. Findings suggest that acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce, rather than increase, suicide ideation.
#BeThe1To Be There: Individuals are more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful after speaking to someone who listens without judgment.
#BeThe1To Keep Them Safe: A number of studies have indicated that when lethal means are made less available or less deadly, suicide rates by that method decline, and frequently suicide rates overall decline.
#BeThe1To Help Them Stay Connected: Studies indicate that helping someone at risk create a network of resources and individuals for support and safety can help them take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness.
#BeThe1To Follow Up: Studies have also shown that brief, low cost intervention and supportive, ongoing contact may be an important part of suicide prevention, especially for individuals after they have been discharged from hospitals or care services.
#BeThe1To Learn More: Get message kits, resources, events, and more at the official website, BeThe1To.com.
Links to Additional Resources:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
EAP Benefit Summary
Guide for Understanding and Preventing Suicide
Register for EAP's Suicide Awareness Webinar: Thursday, September 7 at 3pm
Suicide Awareness Infographic
Suicide Prevention Guidebook for Parents
Talk Saves Lives
Talkspace
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