Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues.
September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness of this urgently important crisis. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
Crisis Resources
- If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately.
- You can also chat with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.
- Know the Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide
- Being Prepared for a Crisis
- Read our guide, “Navigating a Mental Health Crisis”
- What You Need to Know About Youth Suicide
Need more information, referrals or support? Contact the NAMI HelpLine.
Download the Toolkit
We at NAMI have created this toolkit to support NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates, partners and ambassadors, and other mental health champions in an effort to promote Suicide Prevention Month. We encourage you to use these resources in your own promotion and awareness efforts.
Join us in shifting the mental health culture through conversation. Download our toolkit for more insights and resources on how to spread awareness.
Join the Conversation
Throughout September, we invite you to share our messages below or your own about Suicide Prevention Month through the power of courageous community conversations. Help us amplify the message that there is strength in vulnerability.
Don’t forget to tag us at @NAMICommunicate on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) and @NAMI on TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook. And be sure to use the hashtag #SuicidePreventionMonth in your posts.
In every post, please add language or a reply comment providing information to 988. This can include but is not limited to:
To learn more go to STRESS.ORG
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