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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a topic all too familiar to the migraine community. The American Migraine Foundation wants you to know that you are not alone. If you or a loved one are in need of support, below are two available resources to look into: 📞 Call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at "988" for support from a trained counselor 💬 Join our Move Against Migraine support group to connect with thousands of others who understand what it’s like living with migraine: https://bit.ly/2N4Ba27 . . . #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #migraine #migraineawareness #migrainesupport

On this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, please remember that if you or someone you know is struggling, help is available by calling 988 anytime. You are irreplaceable and so loved. One more life lost to suicide is one too many. It is vital that we continue to raise awareness and provide help and hope to those who are struggling. #arnews

🕊️ World Suicide Prevention Day is a crucial reminder that every life is valuable and that we all have a role in preventing suicide. In Canada, approximately 11 people die by suicide every day, and for each person, countless others are affected. It’s time to break the silence and take action. If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that help is just a call away. Dial 9-8-8 for immediate support—there’s always someone ready to listen and help you through. Let’s stand together to spread hope, raise awareness, and save lives. 💚 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #988Lifeline #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportEachOther #EndTheStigma

Talking about suicide won’t cause harm—it can save lives. This September, #BeThe1To lead important conversations. #SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicideAwareness Learn more at https://ow.ly/4r2W50Tfkz3

Every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to suicide. Every second is an opportunity to save a life. Suicide is preventable, and we all have a role to play. By raising awareness, supporting one another, and encouraging open conversations, we can make a difference. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Fantastic reminder of the extensive support options there are available to those suffering with mental health issues. Mental illness is tough, sometimes I can feel so low, and I wonder if I'm ever going to pull myself back up and keep going - but I do. A saying I love - 'this too shall pass' - and it does, but there is no shame seeking support. When I was a PSHE teacher, the last school I worked in was a school where the majority of students were of Asian origin. As part of an in-depth study for a qualification I was working towards, I decided to focus on mental health for my final essay. It was incredibly sad to find when hosting focus groups and one to one conversations with students, that there was still such a stigma towards mental health. I remember a girl in my tutor group saying to me 'mental health isn't a thing in my culture!'.  Mental health really is 'a thing' and the more open people are about their mental health issues, the better. We are at crisis point in the UK with mental health issues across all age groups. When I was a SENCO almost 20 years ago, to get a student seen by CAMHS, you had no chance of success unless it specifically said in the referral that they were self-harming/suicidal! CAMHS has always been under enormous pressure and under resourced and the impact of the pandemic is still evident. I do hope the new government will priortise mental health - and work to reduce the stigma that is still attached to mental illness. As a certified life coach and a PSHE teacher, I work with teenagers who are experiencing issues. I’m not a mental health specialist or counsellor, but I have found that coaching can be helpful in supporting young people who are facing a variety of issues. I was a teacher for 25 years, I have extensive special needs experience and while I often support young people with their future career, I also offer support for all the typical teenage issues that arise, including dealing with stress, anxiety, improving relationships, confidence, self-esteem as well as managing examination stress/improving revision and exam techniques. Feel free to reach out if you have a teenager who is struggling who might need some support. https://lnkd.in/gHbt8sMm. I offer a free 30 minute chat to assess whether coaching would be a good fit for your teenager. Keep strong and seek support and help.  You are not alone! 💙 #mentalhealthmatters #teencoach #mentalhealthstigma #reducestress #confidence #wellbeing

🌍 World Suicide Prevention Day: 10 September 🕊️ We all have a role to play in preventing suicide. This September, join us as we come together for World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, 10 September 2024. 🌟 This year, we continue the theme: "We all have a role to play." Let’s change the narrative on suicide by starting the conversation, offering support, and taking meaningful action. In Australia alone, nearly 10 million people have been affected by suicide, a reminder that each of us can make a difference. Together, we can foster hope, spread awareness, and save lives—not just today but every day.💛 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2024 #StartTheConversation #WeAllHaveARoleToPlay #Hope #SuicidePrevention

🩵September is Suicide Awareness Month—a crucial time to shed light on the tragic prevalence of suicide, especially in Alaska, where the rates are some of the highest in the nation. This month, let's remember that every life is valuable and that reaching out can make all the difference. Whether you're struggling or know someone who might be, there are resources and people ready to help. Together, we can break the stigma, support one another, and work towards a future where no one feels alone in their pain. #SuicideAwarenessMonth #Alaska #YouAreNotAlone

Suicide prevention is everyone's business and you can make a difference! We are grateful to local advocates, like Robin Olsen, who share their stories about suicide loss, suicidal ideation, or mental health challenges and open the door for others to do the same. Talking about suicide saves lives. Learn more about resources, suicide risk factors and warning signs, and how to help those may be struggling or in crisis, by taking a free training with us or hosting a training at your workplace - https://lnkd.in/g8skASmv.

In a lifetime, we embark on a journey marked by significant milestones. Yet, for too many, this journey is abruptly cut short by the tragedy of suicide. Every year, over 6,000 lives in the UK are lost to suicide. Each number represents a person with a story and dreams left unfulfilled. This is not just another number. It’s a wake-up call. We must act now. Join us in our mission to work towards a ‘zero suicide society’. Together, we can ensure that more journeys are celebrated, not mourned. #zerosuicidesociety #justanothernumber #suicideprevention https://lnkd.in/eCpjpr4q