Suicide Prevention Week

By: Te’Asia Calhoun 

What Is It?

National Suicide Prevention Week of 2022 is from September 4 – September 10. Suicide Prevention Week was created in 1975 to inform the public about suicide prevention and the warning signs of suicide. 

Warning Signs of Suicide:

Talking about: wanting to die, a great deal of shame or guilt, and being a burden to others. 

Feelings are: extremely sad, anxious, hopeless, enraged, and unbearable emotional or physical pain. 

Changing Behavior: 

Some changing behaviors are: making plans or researching ways to die , withdrawing from family & friends, taking dangerous risks, eating or sleeping more or less, and using drugs or alcohol more. 

If you are experiencing any of these signs or need any help:

• Call or Text: 988

• Chat at 988lifeline.org 

• Text  “HELLO” to 741741

Sources: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention