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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness.

ASK about suicide

Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks after them in a caring way. Findings suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal ideation.

is the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s message for National Suicide Prevention Month and beyond, which helps spread the word about actions we can all take to prevent suicide. The Lifeline network and its partners are working to change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention, to actions that can promote healing, help and give hope.

Be the 1 to
A number of studies have indicated that when lethal means are made less available or less deadly, suicide rates by that method decline, and frequently suicide rates overall decline.

Help Them Connect

Studies indicate that helping someone at risk create a network of resources and individuals for support and safety can help them take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness.


Follow Up

Studies have also shown that brief, low-cost intervention and supportive, ongoing contact may be an important part of suicide prevention, especially for individuals after they have been discharged from hospitals or care services.

ASK Video
This text message role play demonstrates how to Ask a friend if they are thinking about suicide.

youtu.be/6THnXosBRcM

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DYK that the @988Lifeline is composed of a network of 200+ crisis centers across the U.S.?

It’s the counselors at these local crisis centers who answer the contacts the receives every day.
Learn more & how to support them by visiting

988lifeline.org/our-crisis-cen

While you are supporting and helping someone who may be in crisis, it is especially important for you to also take care of yourself.
This page shares tips and resources to help you practice self-care.

bethe1to.com/the-importance-of

We Can All Prevent Suicide

"Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide." Learn more:

988lifeline.org/how-we-can-all

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