World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 is observed today, 09/10/2020.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention shared that Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. The foundation estimates that there are approximately an average of 123 suicides per day, and while we are currently experiencing and living through a pandemic (COVID-19), many individuals remain at risk. This post is to honor and bring awareness, along with some resources:
US: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Calls: Free and confidential
Hours: Available 24 hours
Languages: English, Spanish
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
24/7 online chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Alternative crisis text hotline:
Text HOME to 741741 (24/7)
https://www.crisistextline.org
Self-Injury Outreach and Support is an international outreach organization offering a variety of resources for those who self-injure, including guides, stories, and methods for day-to-day coping. (http://sioutreach.org/)
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide is an online resource that helps parents and educators raise awareness about youth suicide and attempted suicide through the development and promotion of educational training programs. (https://sptsusa.org/)
NON-US: Please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention website:https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/
https://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/suicide/wspd/en/