It is possible to reduce deaths from suicide like we have reduced fatalities from heart disease and other leading causes of death. A person dies by suicide every 12.8 minutes. For every person who dies by suicide annually, there are another 278 people who have thought seriously about suicide, and nearly 60 who have survived a suicide attempt, the overwhelming majority of whom will go on to live out their lives. There is hope for prevention, healing, and recovery - know the five steps to helping a person in crisis!
1. Ask
2. Keep Them Safe
3. Be There
4. Help Them Connect
5. Follow Up
*Information shared by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for National Suicide Prevention Month and beyond.
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