The CDC released new findings from 2018-2023 highlighting decreasing suicide rates among middle-aged and youth age groups, as well as Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and White racial groups, reminding us that recovery is possible.
Read: https://t.co/Pm7vUlETlf
In the U.S., a suicide death touches about 135 people on average.
"Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss" is a new presentation that provides guidance on supporting someone who has experienced a recent suicide loss.
Read: https://t.co/XCj5jZAIDN
“There’s always help and hope available, and that is the message that we have the opportunity to carry through our storytelling.”
@AshleyJudd highlighted the importance of pairing stories on suicide with hope at this year’s @SXSW conference: https://t.co/Ma1Brq6sN7
Thank you, @JohnMoralesTV, for breaking through our cultural inertia with the level of alarm needed. In this #Election2024, the #climate problem has been a footnote at best. We need to challenge our leaders at the federal/state levels to ACT NOW. https://t.co/FCiHzFHTvH
We can all save lives when it comes to suicide and journalism and public messaging have a key role. Join us to deepen your understanding of suicide, prevention, and how you can implement ethical reporting recommendations to protect those at risk for suicide! @afspnational
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Eric Adams asked live on MSNBC about how many non-students were arrested at Columbia
Adams gets flustered then says it was...TWO individuals
he refuses to name them but then references a person that the NYPD already confirmed wasn't arrested & wasn't even there
AFSP's Chief Medical Officer @cmoutierMD had the honor of attending the release of the updated National Suicide Prevention Strategy on Tuesday. In a conversation with @VOANews, Dr. Moutier discussed the key community-based strategies from the plan: https://t.co/4oba7NRKiV
Puede que nuestros seres queridos ya no estén, pero su recuerdo nunca se olvida. El amor que sentimos por ellos sigue vivo en nuestros corazones cada día.
Arte de @alanna_flowers
In 2008, at the age of 20, Judy Battista’s son Daniel died by suicide. She opened up about this unimaginable loss and became a volunteer, becoming indispensable to AFSP's efforts. I feel honored to know this exceptional human! #NVW@afspnational https://t.co/wsWpGauYYF
When it comes to mental health and suicide prevention, no two stories are the same. That's why we started our Real Stories blog, where those who have been affected by suicide can share their unique experiences on AFSP's website and social media channels.
Artificial intelligence is all around us and more researchers are exploring its use in suicide prevention. @TIME reporter @Jamie_Ducharme spoke with @cmoutierMD and Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman about the opportunities and gaps of using AI to stop suicide. https://t.co/wxK7FAe0rW
"People are seeking connection, support and treatment — it makes a difference."
Our SVP of Research Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman shared insights on the latest provisional suicide data with @MSNBC. Read more: https://t.co/uvFqKFOQhC
Si no puedes asistir en persona, te invitamos a nuestro evento virtual Día de Esperanza, el 17 de nov. a las 4 p.m. ET en https://t.co/stktDiGmfD o https://t.co/SpH19CalBp.
Este Día Internacional de los Sobrevivientes de Pérdidas por Suicidio participa en un día de sanación en uno de más de 300 eventos locales que tendrán lugar a través del mundo el día de observación, 18 de nov., o en una fecha cercana. Inscríbete en: https://t.co/LXKoEsFP9k
I can’t wait to have this convo about #mentalhealth#suicudeprevention tomorrow. So much to share about and for our Latinx #immigrant community and for others who need support. Join me!
I loved being a part of this story. Gracias, Nathaly Salas of @VozdeAmerica for helping destigmatize suicide in our communities--we must end the silence. Through information and action we can #stopsuicide! #SuicidePreventionMonth
It’s the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth and we’re honored to have been a part of this recent story from @VozdeAmerica recognizing suicide among Latinos and encouraging an open dialogue to help destigmatize mental health in the Hispanic community. https://t.co/p9EPgd6y0c
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and what better way to take part then by RSVPing to our event with @afspnational on Wednesday, 9/13.
RSVP here: https://t.co/OMUwDxVEhV