09/07/2026
Yesterday began National Su***de Prevention Week (September 6-12). The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention has developed daily actions each of us can take to help save lives. Please take a moment to review each day's action and think about ways you can participate:
Sunday, September 6 - Learn how to care for your own mental health
Monday, September 7 - Have a with someone in your life
Tuesday, September 8 - Reach out to your public officials to demand smart mental health legislation
Wednesday, September 9 - Bring su***de education and support programs to your school, workplace, and community
Thursday, September 10 - Share the warning signs, and learn what research tells us family to do the same
Friday, September 11 - Add crisis resources to your phone, and encourage friends and family to do the same
Saturday, September 12 - Connect su***de loss survivors to healing resources
Head to the AFSP website for more information, resources, and a full toolkit for the week: https://buff.ly/3NlTwJP
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As we protect our mental health and cope with uncertainty, it’s more important than ever that we be there for each other and take steps to prevent su***de. You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. There are things we can all do, and you don’t have to do it alone....