6 ways to support yourself and others on World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day, recognized on September 10, is a day devoted to raising awareness that suicide can be prevented. The hashtags #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and #WSPD2019 are currently circulating on Twitter. The tweets include messages of hope as well as suicide prevention resources.
Suicide can be a hard topic to broach. It isn't always easy to know if someone you love is struggling. Still, there are ways to help. The below tweets can show you how to recognize the signs, find people to talk to, and support yourself and others.
1. Show people you care
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2. Know the numbers to call
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3. Just listen
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4. Educate yourself on the warning signs
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5. Ask your doctor about your mental health
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6. Learn concrete ways to help someone
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If you want to talk to someone or are experiencing suicidal thoughts, text the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. For international resources, this list is a good place to start.
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Siobhan was the Social Good reporter at Mashable, writing about everything from mental health to race to the climate crisis. Before diving into the world of journalism, she worked in global health — most notably, as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mozambique. Find her at @siobhanneela.
