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Suicide Prevention
About one million people die by suicide each year. World Suicide Prevention Day, which first started in 2003, is recognized annually on Sept. 10.
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to:
- Raise awareness that suicide is preventable
- Improve education about suicide
- Spread information about suicide awareness
- Decrease stigmatization regarding suicide
Source: Everyday Matters
Bright Light
LaToyia Jones is the founder of the organization Alive on Purpose. Alive on Purpose is leading the charge in suicide prevention. This year's social media campaign instructing us to write the word "Love" on your wrist and post with the hashtag #aliveonpurpose as way of showing support for suicide prevention.
(Video) Alive on Purpose founder LaToyia Jones "A Note To Those Considering Suicide"
If you feel you are in a crisis and need to speak to someone now and you live in the United States, call:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Lifeline is a free, confidential, 24 hour hotline for anyone who is going through emotional distress or is in suicidal crisis.
Recognize the warning signs of suicide. The Amen Clinic states that there are two risk groups for suicide, (1) Those Who Cry Out for Help and (2.) Those Who are Withdrawn and Hopeless. Read More | TWO SUICIDE RISK GROUPS
Each and every one of us are alive on purpose. You matter and there is a light that only you can shine in this world. Love will see you through.
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