Resources & Education

September 19th, 2018

Suicide Awareness: Risk Factors

If you notice a friend or loved one that may be contemplating suicide, don’t hesitate to enlist help. Read more
September 10th, 2017

National Suicide Prevention Day: How to Help Someone in Emotional Distress

Did you know that each year in the US, approximately 40,000 people die by suicide? Read more
June 3rd, 2016

The Facts About Suicide

Too many people take their own lives every day. While the truth is difficult to face, understanding the realities of suicide, including its risk factors, its victims, and its potential warning signs, can teach us how to do more to help those who may be at risk before it is too late. Read more
September 10th, 2015

Suicide Prevention Week 2015: FAQs about suicide

Q: Is it ok to ask someone if he is planning on killing himself, or will it plant the idea in his head? Read more
September 9th, 2015

When suicidal behaviors are detected early, lives can be saved

National Suicide Prevention Week is this week, September 6-12, 2015. Experts believe that most suicidal individuals do not want to die. Read more
April 1st, 2015

Warning signs of teen suicide

Consider these statistics: More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED. Read more
February 8th, 2015

The Truth About Painkillers and Suicide

While some have suggested that continued use of painkillers might be a cause for suicide, research indicates that the two are only indirectly linked. Read more
September 10th, 2014

Preventing suicide begins with simple steps and attentive ears

Anxiety and depression awareness amongst teens and adults has become more prevalent within the last ten years. Read more

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