AFSP Mississippi

Official page for the MS Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. #StopSuicide Thoughts of suicide? call 800-273-8255 or text help to 741741

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Our spring fundraising challenge is for individuals and teams participating in any of our Chapter's Campus Walks! Learn how you can get free AFSP-branded merch: https://t.co/aWvEPYRAEM

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Tune into the next Ask Dr. Jill: Examining Changing Rates of Suicide TODAY at 2pm CST/3pm ET to learn the answer from AFSP's Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman and Dr. Deborah Stone of the CDC. RSVP here: https://t.co/YDGNFofjos

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Tune into the next Ask Dr. Jill: Examining Changing Rates of Suicide tomorrow (3/27) at 2pm CST/3pm ET to learn the answer from AFSP's Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman and Dr. Deborah Stone of the CDC. RSVP here: https://t.co/YDGNFofjos

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Did you know that sleep quality influences suicidal ideation by affecting emotional reactivity? Learn more this #SleepAwarenessWeek: https://t.co/8JerdEbdJA

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Help prevent suicide! 💙 Join AFSP Mississippi on April 1 at Mississippi State University to change the conversation and a create a world without suicide: https://t.co/pDNRgsLrKf

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"Your life matters, and there are so many people that want you here." https://t.co/XCK0dpBGoI

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AFSP has been standing strong against state bills aimed at denying care and affirmation to LGBTQ youth. Join your local chapter and make your voice heard today: https://t.co/Ii9j1gc3Au

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Today is #InternationalWomensDay! You can support the women in your life by checking in with them and having a #RealConvo about mental health. 💖

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The @CDCgov released their Youth Risk Behaviors Survey for 2021, which provides insight into the health behavior and experiences of high school students across the United States. Learn more: https://t.co/djukA00ATd

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This #BlackHistoryMonth, watch our Town Hall on "Coming Together to Prevent Suicide in Black Communities" to understand the misconceptions regarding mental health in Black communities, the importance of Black researchers, and more: https://t.co/V7GAi99Pto

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The @988Lifeline launched in July of 2022 and data already shows that demand for crisis care has grown! 988 needs our support for its success. Learn how you can make a difference: https://t.co/R5xj5zwrKJ

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Mental Health News: The City of Kingston, in conjunction with Ulster County and Access: Support for the Living, has launched a Mobile Mental Health pilot project effective on Monday.
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Advocacy News: A bill to tweak Utah's ban on conversion therapy for children and teens is now supported by LGBTQ advocates after a lawmaker agreed to make changes to its language. https://t.co/Ad9Z1GN2rx

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Mental Health News: Climate-related events like extreme heat and humidity take a toll on individuals’ mental health, according to a new study published Monday.
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Suicide Prevention News: A new study hints that treating low vitamin D levels with supplements might have a critical benefit for certain people: a decreased risk of attempting suicide. https://t.co/ezpascTUu5

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In 2022, more than 30% of bills that @afspnational supported at the state level were enacted. These successes are thanks to the hard work of our advocates! Join us this year to make a difference. #AFSPadvocacy https://t.co/5l6eclrv78

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Like/comment if you needed to hear this! 💕 Dale like o comenta si necesitabas escuchar esto! 💕

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Three months after Clark's death, Asiema kept her promise to her only child by creating the Darren Clark Jr. Memorial, a foundation that helps families and friends whose loved ones suffer from mental illness. https://t.co/YPoXCbEtyN

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Mental Health News: Nearly two-thirds of college students are worried about a recession in 2023, but that’s not their number one source of stress – their own mental health is. https://t.co/oGpvwor0au