The CDC indicates that suicide deaths are at an all-time high. For National Suicide Prevention Month this year, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services is promoting awareness and sharing risk factors, warning signs, and supportive resources for both those struggling with their mental health and their loved ones.

https://alamedapost.com/news/sunday-sept-10-is-world-suicide-prevention-day/

#988 #alameda #MentalHealth #MentalHealthResources #SuicidePrevention #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, poet Shanti Lair-Croom shares a heartfelt poem on mental health struggles and hope for the future.

https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/not-feeling-well/

#poems #poetry #alameda #wellness #MentalHealth #ShantiLairCroom #MentalHealthResources #NationalMentalHealthAwarenessMonth

@WesElyMD And a reminder that the bird site deleted access to suicide prevention resources. People likely also need a reminder to check in on friends over the holidays - as 3y of this pandemic and the isolation it has induced are certainly not helping. #ReachOut #ShareSomeKindness #TheLifeYouSaveMightBeYourOwn #MentalHealthResources

If you are struggling you're not alone. Help is available. Please reach out.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
Call or text 988
Chat at 988lifeline.org

More resources: https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources

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#MentalHealth
#Crisis
#MentalHealthResources

#CHILDHOODTRAUMA #TRAUMA #MentalHealthResources:

A wonderful new set of resources from the UK Trauma Council, hosted by the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families and made in partnership with young people:

1. On working with Childhood Trauma and PTSD - a series of detailed resource videos for workers doing trauma work,

2. A series of animations explaining the science of what is trauma, how does it turn into living problems, and what helps...

https://uktraumacouncil.org/resources/trauma-and-ptsd-working-with-children-and-young-people