90% of people who die by suicide have a
diagnosable and treatable psychiatric disorder
at time of their death.
This week is National Suicide Prevention Week and today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
This past weekend, I joined thousands to walk for prevention and awareness at the
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Out of the Darkness walk.
I wanted to share the pictures of the walk with you.
Suicide is preventable
Know the warning signs:
Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
Talking about being a burden to others.
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
Sleeping too little or too much.
Withdrawn or feeling isolated.
Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
Displaying extreme mood swings.
What to do if you know someone who is suicidal:
Take is seriously
Ask questions
Encourage professional help
Take action
Follow up
Great organizations:
Get your World Suicide Prevention Day Pack today from To Write Love on Her Arms
Take time today to remember those lost to suicide and a moment to help those in trouble.
Know the signs.
Best to all,
Rebecca
9 comments:
That's cool you did the walk. Suicide is preventable and there's always an answer.
Remembering...
Oh, I didn't know about this day/week. Good for you for doing the walk. A neighbor of mine committed suicide some years ago and even though I didn't know him that well I was so stunned by it, and so saddened. Such a tragedy that people get to a point where they don't think there's an alternative.
What a great WALK... suicide is preventable.
Thanks for sharing it with us, Rebecca!
That walk is awesome. It is such a sad and preventable epidemic we are dealing with and I am glad it is being talked about more openly.
Great cause, thanks for the info:)
We just lost a girl in our writing group to this. It was extremely tragic and completely preventable. Good job on the walk and posting this info.
Love the pictures! What a beautiful event, Rebecca. You're always posting about wonderful topics. You're a great voice in this community. :)
What a great cause! I can't believe how many suicides have happened in schools where I live. It's really sad. Thanks for sharing the info!
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