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🧠☁️ Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day to raise awareness and break the silence around mental health challenges. 💔 Suicide can touch anyone, and there were more than 5,600 cases recorded in 2022 in England and Wales alone. Although there are no official statistics, research by Mental Health First Aid England suggests more than 500 cases a year in the UK could be work-related. There’s a wealth of resources available at the International Association for Suicide Prevention which you can find here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gU7tE4-W 🧡🖤 At Right Now Group, we value the well-being of our colleagues and believe in creating a supportive environment for our team. We also ensure our colleagues know they have a safe space to talk about their challenges if they ever need to. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #worldsuicidepreventionday

#988Day Takes Center Stage Today! 📞💬 Two years ago, a simplified crisis care phone number changed everything. Today, we celebrate the first annual #988Day, shining a spotlight on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and its monumental impact on mental health support. At Lyssn, we're proud to have partnered with 988 providers nationwide to help enhancing crisis call quality and support frontline crisis call takers. 988 by the Numbers: • 10.8 million: Calls, texts, and chats since July 2022 • 500,000+: Monthly contacts in May 2024 • 80%: Increase in usage since May 2022 As the system continues to evolve, crisis centers are in need for increased support around staffing, supervision, & training to meet the growing demand. For more information on how to get invoved, head to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)'s website. #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #CrisisSupport #988day

Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, I reflect on the importance of open conversations about mental health and the need to combat stigma. This day holds personal significance, reminding me of the impact of mental illness and the necessity of safe spaces for seeking help. As a Digital Crisis Supporter at Lifeline and a member of the Suicide Prevention Australia Lived Experience Panel, I am driven by advocacy for improved mental health policies. Sharing our stories is powerful in reducing isolation and fostering understanding. World Suicide Prevention Day symbolises hope, resilience, and progress in mental health awareness. It's a time to remember, support, and celebrate advancements towards a world that embraces and supports mental well-being. Let's continue to be voices for change and always remember, there is hope in reaching out, especially in the darkest moments. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealthAdvocacy #EndTheStigma #WSPD2024 #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2024

Take a moment to check in with someone today. As the holiday season approaches, distress levels are rising. What should be a time of joy often feels overwhelming for many, weighed down by financial pressures and/or emotional struggles. This season, let’s prioritise connection, compassion, and heartfelt conversations. A simple check-in could make all the difference. #mentalwellness #communityconnection #mentalhealthmatters https://lnkd.in/gS8UEqRK

Suicide Prevention Australia's newly released Community Tracker shows 1 in 5 Australians are experiencing heightened distress due to social isolation and loneliness. This emphasises the importance of providing opportunities for meaningful social connection for all Australians across the lifespan. We look forward to working with Suicide Prevention Australia and the wider mental health sector to drive a nationally coordinated response to addressing loneliness. Full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_-JsMqF #EndingLonelinessTogether

WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY Today marks World Suicide prevention Day, this year’s theme is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” and encourage to “Start the Conversation”. The idea behind this year’s theme is to encourage open conversations to prevent suicides, and to shift the stigma from silence to being open, understanding, and supporting.  H&J Martin are proud to currently have 28 professionally trained mental health first aiders in the organisation. Our specially trained staff can be identified by our green H&J lanyard and are available for our employees to approach and contact whenever they are in need of advice. Here are 3 small steps which could make a massive difference to someone around you: ·       ask them how they are feeling ·       listen to what they have to say and observe ·       offer support for them if they are in a difficult situation By initiating these vital conversations, we can break down barriers, raise awareness, and create better cultures of support. #wspd #suicideawareness #hjmartin

I really hope they release it before suicide prevention day. Too often governments wait for a day of significance to launch their strategies, leaving countless of people in limbo purely for 30 seconds of air time in the media. It has a sadly familiar scent of tokenism about it. It wouldn’t be the first time a national strategy was launched on a day of significance. We have communities and people suffering inexplicable pain that need resourcing and support now. I say this as a person with a lived experience, but also working on the frontline with people navigating their own life crisis. Hope doesn’t magically happen on September 10th, it’s a time to reflect, remember and mourn those who we’ve lost along the way. It’s a call to reinvigorate collaborative approaches to better address the needs for people in suicidal distress. It’s not a day for government showmanship or political point scoring. This is about interventions that saves lives. That’s 9 lives each day this strategy could help reduce. 333 Australian lives will likely be lost to suicide between now and September 10. Please publish the strategy. Don’t wait for a tokenistic date. Suicide Prevention Australia Catherine Lourey Tim Heffernan National Mental Health Commission National Suicide Prevention Office StandBy Support After Suicide Neami National COORDINARE - South Eastern NSW PHN ACON Lifeline Australia Black Dog Institute headspace Survivors & Mates Support Network LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Lived Experience Australia LELAN | Lived Experience Leadership & Advocacy Network Beyond Blue Mark Butler Emma McBride

Federal panel at The Kennedy Forum. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) So many great resources and momentum in improving #mentalhealthintegration and access. Couple everyone should know about! People and Places Thriving Approach: Strengthen the vital conditions necessary for improving individual and community resilience and well-being nationwide. 1-833-TLC-MAMA: The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline and of course 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness #CulturalCompetencyinHealthcare September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and I'm highlighting facts that we should all be aware of. According to the Pew Center, the suicide rate among Black adolescents is increasing faster than other racial and ethnic groups. From 2007 to 2020, the suicide rate rose 144% among 10- to 17-year-olds who are Black. Black adolescents are significantly less likely than their peers in other demographic groups to receive mental health care. If you or anyone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)