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Connecting to mental health care and a feeling of hope is a critical component of suicide prevention.
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Every month is suicide prevention month.

While we join the global work to raise awareness in September, Give an Hour believes that we can ALL do our part to prevent suicide every month of the year. Join us in connecting to hope year round.

Suicide Prevention Toolkit

Suicide is the
12
leading cause of death in the US
ONE PERSON every
11
takes their life worldwide
Hope is a Human Need

We know that a sense of connection, large or small, is one of our fundamental human needs and it affects our mental health, physical health, and longevity. We all have the ability to prevent suicide through outreach and connection to our family, friends, and community. Each September, Give an Hour focuses on the power of connection - spreading awareness that we can ALL help prevent suicide. Through connection those suffering from mental health challenges can find hope.

Suicide Prevention Toolkit

Guide for Responsible Reporting on Suicide

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Know the Signs

To Help Prevent Suicide

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Warning Signs of Suicide

Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention.
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Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live, being trapped or in unbearable pain
Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly, using substances irresponsibly

Other Ways to Connect to Hope and Help Prevent Suicide

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