We get a lot of questions about how to support a loved one thinking about suicide or struggling with their mental health. Beyond asking about suicide & directions for crisis response, there isn’t a lot of guidance out there. We're here to help! Learn more👉https://t.co/PtNSStHBkn
It's scary when someone you care about has suicidal thoughts. It's even scarier when it's your child.
Johanna Louie w/@SuicideIsDiff has solid tips for parents & other caregivers dealing w/this kind of situation. (She wrote a guest post for my website.)
https://t.co/U9HOm7nfK4
"In suicide prevention, it’s not good enough to focus on pulling people back from the brink. Workplaces also contribute to enhanced hope, purpose, and identity that give people reasons for living and provide a pivotal role in recovery."
#suicideprevention#suicidesilence
If you’re a parent and reading this, what advice would you give another parent who has a child who is struggling with their mental health? Share in the comments.
Your advice could really help someone.
Does a friend, family member, or someone else you care about have suicidal thoughts?
It's hard for the person you care about, of course, and the danger, uncertainty, & fears are hard for you, too.
I wrote a book on how to help and, not incidentally, how to cope.
The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention emphasizes important role of community-based #suicideprevention. @Action_Alliance’s Transforming Communities report identifies the 7 key elements for successful implementation of comprehensive strategy. More: https://t.co/tz6QsmSAsV
Families are a critical part of teen #suicideprevention. Learn about your role in our upcoming free webinar on 9/15/22 at 7:00 pm ET. You can help recognize warning signs and get teens the help they need. Sign up today, https://t.co/Vyjbd7UQzP
#EndStigma#SuicidePreventionMonth
Are you a content creator interested in telling mental health stories? Check out the Mental Health Media Guide, brought to you by #mentalhealth experts and leaders in the entertainment industry. Together, we can change the narrative on mental health. https://t.co/F2fTgjkswX.
Are you supporting a LGBTQ loved one with suicidal thoughts? Check out our newest article with @ExpandIdentity on how to help👉https://t.co/BwNctWxtmW
#SPM22#BeThe1To#BeThere
We can all #BeThere for someone who may be struggling. A simple phone call or text can mean a lot to someone who may be in crisis. Reach out today! #SPM22 @SPRCtweets @EDCtweets@samhsagov https://t.co/rwrKP4Iylx
This coming Saturday is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, and all week, we’ll be posting about why it’s important to say the word suicide.
Being open about suicide fights the stigma and encourages more people to seek help. #WSPD22
Suicide prevention is important every week of the year. This week gives us an opportunity "to shine a special, encouraging light on this topic that affects us all, and send a clear, hopeful message that help is available, and suicide can be prevented."
#suicideprevention
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. @PsychHub has put together this wonderful playlist of resources. Check them out to learn more about signs, prevention and how to help someone in crisis. #Together4MH#SuicidePreventionMonth https://t.co/8hQc1msq3w
We must consider supports for those who provide care - therapists, crisis counselors, family, friends, etc.! They are the heart of our crisis & ongoing care system. Supporting them sustains these systems we have built. #BeThere#SPM22
Q5: The 7/16 nationwide transition to #988Lifeline was just the first step towards strengthening our crisis care system. What else is needed to ensure those experiencing a suicide or mental health related crisis receive the care and support they need and deserve? #BeThere#SPM22