September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Rates of suicide in the United States have risen and suicide continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide. In 2021 alone, 48,183 lives were lost to suicide (CDC Suicide Data and Statistics, 2023).
Throughout this month, in an effort to raise awareness about this health crisis, the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress will distribute information and resources to support suicide awareness among military personnel, families, and veterans, as well as any other community that may also find these resources helpful.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
Veterans Crisis Line: 988, press 1
Veterans Crisis Text Line: Text 838255
UPCOMING ONLINE EVENTS
September 5: Action Alliance #BeThere Twitter Chat
September 13: AFSP “Ask Dr. Jill”
September 19: NIMH Facebook Live: Youth Suicide Prevention
CSTS SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM
RESOURCES
Suicide Prevention by the Numbers
Struggling with thoughts of suicide?
CDC Suicide Prevention Fast Facts
NIMH Suicide Prevention Information and Facts
NIH Digital Toolkit for Suicide Prevention Month
5 Steps to Save a Life
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FACT SHEETS
For Families
Suicide Facts: What Military Families Should Know to Help Loved Ones Who May Be At Risk
How Can I Get a Service Member to Seek Help?
For Providers
Asking for Help (For Providers)
Suicide Facts for Primary Care Providers
Personal Firearm Safety Counseling for Primary Care Providers
For Leaders
Suicide Prevention Strategies for Leaders
Leader Action Checklist: Preventing & Responding to Suicide Events
Firearm Leadership: Actions to Reduce the Risk of Suicide and Harm
Podcasts
Let’s Talk About Your Guns: Episode 1-02: “Times of Crisis”
Let’s Talk About Your Guns: Episode 1-05: “I've Got Your Back, Buddy”
Videos
Top Signs You Might Need Some Help
3 Easy Tips for Hard Conversations - Part 1
What can I do if a friend is having a hard time? (VERTICAL CAPTIONS)