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#SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwarenessMonth

mental health is a serious issue we need to educate ourselves on and talk about.

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did you know that nearly 800,000 people die of su*cide a year. su*cide is the 2nd leading cause of de*th for 15 to 24 year olds and so many more are suffering.
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su*cide is the 10th leading cause of de*th in america. in the u.s. alone in 2018 there was estimated 1.4 million su*cide attempts. more are happening all over the world. this is serious. their lives matter. your life matters.
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if you know or suspect someone is going through this here is how you can help:

- never underestimate or demean what they are going through.

- realize this is a mental condition they cant help how they feel or if they lash out because of it.
- if someone has told you what they are going through dont hide it and ignore it. this will make them less willing to seek treatment.

- remember: depr*ssion causes exhaustion. your friend or family member suffering isnt just lazy or unmotivated.
- you can not "fix" depression. what you can do is love and support the person.

lastly, TREAT PEOPLE WITH KINDNESS. you have no idea what is in someones head. every human deserves to be treated with kindness love and respect.
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this is a sign for you reading this:

you are not alone. your life is worth it. you are loved. i am here if you need anyone. dont be afraid to ask for help from friends or family or a professional.
below are a list of resources i found feel free to link more to help anyone who sees this thread.
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this is the number to the su*cide prevention hotline. i know calling can be scary but it will be worth it.
National Alliance on Mental Illness:
https://www.nami.org/Home 
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this website links multiple crisis resources for all different types. dont be afraid to ask for help or get out of a bad situation. https://nndc.org/resource-links/ 
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