Helen Rogers Pridgen

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

The holidays can be a challenging time. To learn practical strategies we can use to protect our mental health this holiday season, join our next Ask Dr. Jill on 12/13 at 4pm ET with @JillHF_AFSP, @brettwean, and @TheMightySite. RSVP: https://t.co/iCLXpAuExD

[Kate Snow @tvkatesnow]

What are some tips for coping with grief during the holidays?

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

We all heal differently. 💕

Survivor Day and Día de Esperanza are incredibly meaningful events for survivors of suicide loss to come together to find connection, understanding, and hope. Sign up: https://t.co/EMfH8lOsYx

Artwork by @thefive15

[Helen Rogers Pridgen @hrpridgen]

@1of2vics @afspnational @riinternatl @afsp_nc Great to see you there, Victor!

[Helen Rogers Pridgen @hrpridgen]

@1of2vics @afspnational @riinternatl @afsp_nc Great to see you there, Victor!

[Helen Rogers Pridgen @hrpridgen]

@MikeLamma @afspnational Congratulations on your work anniversary, Mike, and strong leadership with the AFSP mission!

[Mike Lamma @MikeLamma]

2/2 Today we are a 40M org with 73 chapters in all 50 states + Puerto Rico, 65 staff in the field supporting our chapters and over 38 programs reaching thousands. What a journey it has been and I look forward to the future @afspnational

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

It's okay to prioritize your mental health by setting boundaries this holiday season.

Many find this time of year stressful, but here are some tips to make it a bit easier for yourself! Come January, you will be glad you made your mental health a priority this season.

[Crisis Text Line @CrisisTextLine]

Here are some important reminders to get you through the weekend:
• You are needed
• You deserve love
• You have purpose
• Your problems matter
• You can get through this

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

Our Chief Medical Officer, @cmoutierMD released this statement about actions we can take to support the mental health of children:
https://t.co/CZqbtXxDzk

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

While suicide is still the 10th leading cause of death, according to these data, the suicide rate went down for the first time in two decades. The rate of suicide in 2019 decreased by 2.1 percent from the previous year.

Read our full statement here: https://t.co/MYWnS5BLqk

[Helen Rogers Pridgen @hrpridgen]

5 Ways to Support Loved Ones Experiencing Grief & Loss This Holiday https://t.co/0UCibeuowA

[Christine Yu Moutier MD @cmoutierMD]

Thanks for highlighting my article: this is a moment in history when suicide prevention must be prioritized as a serious public health concern! Maximally implementing evidence-based strategies at the greatest scale possible will mitigate this risk and save lives.

[AFSPUtah @afsputah]

"Raise your hand if your #RealConvo’s about mental health have been looking like this lately! To help guide you, our #RealConvo guides act as a resource for advice and support on having the conversation we should all feel safe having.
https://t.co/Fvi7dzewO8 download #RealConvo

[Helen Rogers Pridgen @hrpridgen]

Seize the Awkward PSA “Whatever Gets You Talking” will air during the “Graduate Together: America Honors the Class of 2020” special on May 16 at 8pm ET on all major networks.

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth is here to remind us that our mental health deserves to be prioritized more now than ever. Whether it be supporting a friend or opening up to someone about your own experiences, let’s make having a #RealConvo the new normal.

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

We've launched a digital toolkit containing resources to help you cope with your mental health and the COVID-19 outbreak. You'll find advice, guidance, content for social sharing, public messages, and more! https://t.co/fusdAMjpG0

[Helen Rogers Pridgen @hrpridgen]

Read Mike Lamma's blog on the 2019 CLC! It's a tribute to his leadership that we had another great conference for chapter leaders across the country!

[Mike Lamma @MikeLamma]

Check out my blog on the #AFSP2019 Chapter Leadership Conference @afspnational

2019 Chapter Leadership Conference: Community Connections to Save Lives https://t.co/CyHZZv9JbQ via @afspnational

[Helen Rogers Pridgen @hrpridgen]

@cmoutierMD Surrounded by awesome people! Thank you for your faith in me, Christine.

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

The more we learn about suicide, the more lives we can save. Check out these videos featuring some of the world’s leading suicide prevention researchers: https://t.co/7vIRJTNtyo #AFSP19