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Let's take a moment to honor and recognize the importance of National Suicide Prevention Month, which begins on Sept. 1. This special month was created in order to raise awareness about suicide prevention and to provide resources for those who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or depression. It is an opportunity for us all to come together in solidarity and support one another during this difficult time. We can make a difference by educating ourselves about suicide prevention, providing meaningful help and support for those who need it, and learning how to help those at risk of suicide.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1958</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>AAS Founding</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) was founded to understand and prevent suicide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Suicide Hotline</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first national suicide hotline was established in the United States, providing immediate help to people in crisis.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Suicide Prevention Day Initiation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) initiated the World Suicide Prevention Day, observed annually on September 10th.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Launch</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Surgeon General of the United States launched the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, aimed at reducing suicidal acts in the United States through prevention efforts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Establishment</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline was established, providing 24/7, free and confidential support and crisis resources for people in distress.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Suicide Prevention Month Designation</div><div class='timeline-text'>September was officially designated as National Suicide Prevention Month, dedicated to promoting suicide prevention awareness nationwide.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you want to help raise awareness about suicide prevention, become a volunteer for a suicide prevention organization. You can help spread the message of hope and help those in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host an Event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a fundraising event to raise money for suicide prevention organizations. Events can include dinners, concerts, and other activities that bring people together in support of suicide prevention.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread Awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Raise awareness about suicide prevention by sharing online resources and information on social media, in your local community, or through your professional network.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Provide Support</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Offer your support to those who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or who have been affected by suicide. Listen without judgment and be available to provide emotional support.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Encourage Conversation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Encourage open conversations about mental health and suicide prevention by talking to friends, family, and coworkers about the issue. This can help reduce stigma and create a safe space for people to talk.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raises awareness of mental health</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Observing National Suicide Prevention Month is a great way to raise awareness and understanding around the issue of mental health, as well as start important conversations about suicide. Doing so can help destigmatize mental illness and encourage those who are suffering to seek the help they need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Educates on warning signs and how to get help</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>During National Suicide Prevention Month, many organizations provide helpful information about suicide prevention and how to recognize the warning signs in yourself or others. This can be an invaluable resource for individuals and families looking for guidance and support on this difficult topic.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Motivates us to take action</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month reminds us that everyone must do their part to protect the emotional wellbeing of our loved ones. It serves as a powerful motivation for us to reach out, listen and offer kind words of support - even when it may seem small and insignificant - because it makes all the difference.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Suicide is a Global Problem</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 800,000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Suicide is Preventable</h3><p class='facts-content'>The vast majority of people contemplating suicide often display warning signs. Recognizing these signs and providing appropriate assistance can save lives.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Youth and Suicide</h3><p class='facts-content'>Suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15 and 29, as reported by WHO.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Men are More Likely to Die by Suicide</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the United States, men are more than three times more likely to die by suicide than women, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Communication Can be a Lifesaving Measure</h3><p class='facts-content'>Research indicates that simple acts of communication such as asking someone how they’re doing can be a potent tool in suicide prevention.</p></div></div>
National Suicide Prevention Month is observed during the whole month of September, with September 1st being the designated day. In 2024, September 1st falls on a Sunday.
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