World Suicide Prevention Day

by glamazini on September 11, 2011 in Mental Health

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This post is a day late but I still felt it was important enough to still do.

Yesterday, September 10th, 2011, was World Suicide Prevention Day. Thanks to reader, Jeana, for emailing me and letting me know.  

World Suicide Prevention Day is held on September 10th each year. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. Disseminating information, improving education and training, and decreasing stigmatization are important tasks in such an endeavour. The theme in 2011 is “Preventing Suicide in Multicultural Societies”. 
- iasp.info 

 

Due to my depression and mental health series, I feel this is apropo.  Visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention website for more information about suicide prevention and World Suicide Prevention Day. I have already marked it in my calendar for upcoming years.

If you, or anyone you know, is depressed, having suicidal thoughts, or just needs to talk to someone

Please call: In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255

1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) 
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

For Hearing and Speech Impaired with TTY Equipment:

1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger because of thoughts of suicide, PLEASE CALL 911

SuicidePreventionLifeline.org 

http://SuicideHotlines.com

SuicideHotlines.com/national.html

Warning signs: Suicide Warning Signs

Outside of US, please contact your local emergency number.

Until next time Glam Fam I wish you

Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Nappyness,   

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1 Hair Gospel September 12, 2011 at 3:59 am

Thanks for posting this information. It is never too late to save a life-your post was right on time.
Thats how God works sometimes.

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2 glamazini September 12, 2011 at 8:35 pm

@Hair Gospel ————

Perfect and Amen. :)

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3 Alice September 17, 2011 at 10:51 pm

I’m really glad you posted this. :)

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4 glamazini September 18, 2011 at 7:57 pm

@Alice ——–

It’s so important.

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