Suicide Is Different

We get a lot of questions about how to support a loved one thinking about suicide or struggling with their mental health. Beyond asking about suicide & directions for crisis response, there isn’t a lot of guidance out there. We're here to help! Learn more👉suicideisdifferent.org/shop-resources…

It's scary when someone you care about has suicidal thoughts. It's even scarier when it's your child. Johanna Louie w/@SuicideIsDiff has solid tips for parents & other caregivers dealing w/this kind of situation. (She wrote a guest post for my website.) speakingofsuicide.com/2023/02/06/how…

"In suicide prevention, it’s not good enough to focus on pulling people back from the brink. Workplaces also contribute to enhanced hope, purpose, and identity that give people reasons for living and provide a pivotal role in recovery." #suicideprevention #suicidesilence

If you’re a parent and reading this, what advice would you give another parent who has a child who is struggling with their mental health? Share in the comments. Your advice could really help someone.

Does a friend, family member, or someone else you care about have suicidal thoughts? It's hard for the person you care about, of course, and the danger, uncertainty, & fears are hard for you, too. I wrote a book on how to help and, not incidentally, how to cope.

Going live with @ExpandIdentity in 5 minutes to discuss supporting LGBTQ loved ones with suicidal thoughts. Join us👉 facebook.com/10007730504497… 💚

The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention emphasizes important role of community-based #suicideprevention. @Action_Alliance’s Transforming Communities report identifies the 7 key elements for successful implementation of comprehensive strategy. More: go.edc.org/ruta

Families are a critical part of teen #suicideprevention. Learn about your role in our upcoming free webinar on 9/15/22 at 7:00 pm ET. You can help recognize warning signs and get teens the help they need. Sign up today, us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #EndStigma #SuicidePreventionMonth

Are you a content creator interested in telling mental health stories? Check out the Mental Health Media Guide, brought to you by #mentalhealth experts and leaders in the entertainment industry. Together, we can change the narrative on mental health. mentalhealthmediaguide.com.

Are you supporting a LGBTQ loved one with suicidal thoughts? Check out our newest article with @ExpandIdentity on how to help👉psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-tr… #SPM22 #BeThe1To #BeThere

We can all #BeThere for someone who may be struggling. A simple phone call or text can mean a lot to someone who may be in crisis. Reach out today! #SPM22 @SPRCtweets @EDCtweets @samhsagov theactionalliance.org/bethere

This coming Saturday is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, and all week, we’ll be posting about why it’s important to say the word suicide. Being open about suicide fights the stigma and encourages more people to seek help. #WSPD22

JUST RELEASED! With @afspnational and the @WorkSuicidePrev program, we are excited to announce the release of "A White Paper for #HR Professionals and Employment Lawyers," Policy and Response Recommendations for #WorkplaceSuicidePrevention. bit.ly/whitepaperhrlaw #NSPW22 #WSPD

JUST RELEASED: On behalf of @AFSPNational & @UniteSurvivors, we are excited to announce the release of "A White Paper for #HR Professionals and Employment Lawyers" Policy & Response Recommendations for #WorkplaceSuicidePrevention. workplacesuicideprevention.com/wp-content/upl… #NSPW22 #WSPD #NSPW

JUST RELEASED! With @afspnational and @UniteSurvivors we are excited to announce the release of "A White Paper for #HR Professionals and Employment Lawyers," Policy and Response Recommendations for #WorkplaceSuicidePrevention. bit.ly/whitepaperhrlaw #NSPW22 #WSPD

Reminder: There is no single cause for suicide. #NationalSuicidePreventionWeek

Suicide prevention is important every week of the year. This week gives us an opportunity "to shine a special, encouraging light on this topic that affects us all, and send a clear, hopeful message that help is available, and suicide can be prevented." #suicideprevention

Asking someone directly about suicide won’t increase their risk and can actually help. #NationalSuicidePreventionWeek

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. @PsychHub has put together this wonderful playlist of resources. Check them out to learn more about signs, prevention and how to help someone in crisis. #Together4MH #SuicidePreventionMonth youtube.com/playlist?list=…

@SPRCtweets Thank you!!🙏

We must consider supports for those who provide care - therapists, crisis counselors, family, friends, etc.! They are the heart of our crisis & ongoing care system. Supporting them sustains these systems we have built. #BeThere #SPM22