PreventSuicideMKE

We are a coalition of organizations and people devoted to preventing Suicide in greater Milwaukee.

[NH Lawyers Assistance Program @LAPNH]

Not Alone https://t.co/NU5PSb4wmz

[PreventSuicideMKE @PSGMke]

"Concern about mental health cuts across gender, racial and socioeconomic lines, with roughly equal shares of teens across demographic groups saying it is a significant issue in their community,"

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[PreventSuicideMKE @PSGMke]

Common Signs of Someone Who May Be Suicidal https://t.co/eB7vZAABFt

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“Throughout the nation, states are struggling to train, attract and retain mental health providers.”

Teens are anxious and depressed, but treatment to prevent suicide is hard to find https://t.co/rjZNLNkZ4B

[PreventSuicideMKE @PSGMke]

"We know these measures work because we've seen safer storage rules, extreme risk laws, and requirements that gun owners obtain a license lead to lower suicide rates in places that have them."

Cory Booker releases plan to reduce gun suicides https://t.co/ut6gCUlRgl

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“You’re not embarrassed to tell your friends, ‘I rolled my ankle, so I’m not going to play the game today.’ But when it comes to mental health, people are a lot more hesitant to say anything.”

Suicides on the rise in Fond du Lac County https://t.co/eH4xsn0naS

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“If anything, just look someone in the eye who’s visibly troubled and ask, ‘Are you OK? Are you really OK?’... All of us can reach out to others in need...”

Two grieving mothers compel doctor to host opioids overdose, suicide prevention event https://t.co/oHp0OAF4Rr

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"Young people around the country are demanding better care, organizing student groups, crafting suicide prevention campaigns and sharing their stories."

Watch 'You're Not Alone,' a documentary on youth mental health https://t.co/nScWb9EBXy

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“After her ex-husband’s suicide in 2017, Jennifer Ashton learned to navigate grief and guilt while parenting their two children as a single mother."

ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Shares Her Story Of 'Life After Suicide' | WAMU https://t.co/4K1Arb50V9

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"The fifth annual Jump for Archie will take place May 15."

The fifth annual Jump for Archie, which shines light on the opioid epidemic and mental health, is coming up https://t.co/GFQJBjkPu9

[PreventSuicideMKE @PSGMke]

"... suicide is more likely to occur in the afternoons, early in the week, beginning of the month, and in spring and summer. These patterns are likely related to various biological, social, and environmental factors."

When Do People Commit Suicide? https://t.co/o168CnjMDj

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We offer QPR Training for free for any organization in greater Milwaukee. Getting certified as a gatekeeper for suicide prevention shows everyone you care.

New law requires Arizona teachers to get suicide prevention training https://t.co/2wkjaTOacy

[PreventSuicideMKE @PSGMke]

"Health officials recommend that everyone familiarize themselves with the warning signs of suicide..."

Veterans and suicide risk: The warning signs — and how to get help https://t.co/WhDZUYLnOp

[PreventSuicideMKE @PSGMke]

"Sadly, many parents don’t recognize the signs of depression in their children until a crisis occurs."

Preventing Youth Suicide: Strategies That Work https://t.co/aai26c47cl

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"Suicide can leave survivors racked with anger, confusion and guilt, and in this state, sometimes even well-intentioned words can hurt."

What to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone Grieving a Suicide https://t.co/VezNUMxeU5

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"A while ago I wasn't sure what was going on with my health so I put out a post that said 'I'm under construction." "I'm so glad I did because it was the first convo I had saying that nobody's perfect, everybody goes through things in their life."

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Five things to know about physician suicide https://t.co/OBYEbZhdYt

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U of Iowa requiring suicide prevention training for all students https://t.co/vOVKmAZyC2

[PreventSuicideMKE @PSGMke]

"Opening up on social media and using a simple hashtag might not seem like a huge step to some, but... every conversation, no matter how small, encourages progress."

Instagram co-launches a mental health awareness campaign to help people find support https://t.co/drWtaXJC1H