September 10th Marks Suicide Prevention Day

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, with a theme of: working together to prevent suicide. So on this day, remember, the power of coming together and reaching out to each other is immeasurable…It can save lives.

It is a myth that asking or talking about suicide will put the idea in someone’s head.
When someone is struggling:
- check in with them
- listen supportively to what they have to say
- remember that you don’t have to have all the answers
- know the resources if they need additional support
- be prepared to assist them in finding information

For more information on Suicide Prevention: https://suicideprevention.ca/WSPD