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Suicide Prevention Toolkit

As per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the US. Suicide rates have increased in nearly all states in the past two decades. The general consensus points toward mental health issues as a potent reason behind high suicide rates. However, many people who die from suicide are found to have no diagnosed mental health condition at the time of their death.<br>Read more: https://yourmentalhealthpal.com/suicide-prevention-toolkit/<br><br>

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Suicide Prevention Toolkit

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  1. Suicide Prevention Toolkit

  2. The Ingredients Of A Suicide Prevention Toolkit

  3. Online Suicide Prevention And Mental Health Training Webinars This includes recordings of online webinars on important topics such as: suicide prevention skills for parents and caregivers, emotional regulation skills, handling of grief, etc.

  4. Contacts Of An Emergency Room, A Physician, Or A Mental Health Professional If you have a family member or a friend who has suicidal tendencies, do not leave them alone. Try to get the person to get help from an emergency room, a physician, or mental health professional. Do not take off-handed comments about suicide lightly. Even if you believe that the said person might not actually commit suicide, they might surely benefit from proper professional help.

  5. Suicide Hotline Numbers Another important part of any suicide prevention toolkit is a list of suicide hotline numbers. If you know a family member or friend who might have suicidal tendencies, encourage them to call a suicide hotline number. In America, anyone who needs help can text or call 988 to reach the 988 suicide and crisis helpline. The helpline is available 24×7. Additionally, one can also use the Lifeline chat. The services provided by these helplines are free and confidential. US service members or veterans who are in crisis can call the 988 suicide and crisis helpline and press 1 to reach the veteran crisis helpline. Additionally, they can also chat online or text at 838255. The suicide and crisis helpline also has a toll-free Spanish language line at 1- 888-628-9454.

  6. Thanks for reading Read more about the toolkit here: Suicide Prevention Toolkit SUICIDE IS NEVER THE ANSWER

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