September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Posted: September 3, 2021
According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide was the tenth leading cause of death overall in this country, claiming more than 47,000 people’s lives in 2019. In fact, there was nearly double the rate of suicides that year as homicides (19,141).
Suicide prevention is an incredibly important agenda, and the reason Lifeline and other mental health organizations have come together to raise awareness of the issue during September, which has officially become National Suicide Prevention Month.
Suicide is still a stigmatized and taboo topic, and this month is about not only raising awareness but spreading hope and critical information to people who have been affected by suicide. With the goal of making sure everyone who needs access to vital resources has access, it’s important those touched by suicide get involved this month.
Marsha Pierre
Everyone faces day to day challenges which consists of many factors that may seem unmanageable. Living with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, and past traumas can hold you back. When I began my dedication to mental health and the services I would provide; I promised I would offer new outlets for my clients. Whether it be mental, emotional, spiritual, or behavioral; my clients and I break down the barriers together where they feel the most comfortable. I’ve been in this field for 5 years and I continue to prove my dedication with each and every client that decides to connect with me.
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