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(1/7) This #SundaySpotlight on #PublicHealth is in honor of #SuicidePrevention Month. #SPM20

#DYK that in 2018 over 1.4 million Americans attempted suicide?

Let’s discuss how YOU can #BeThe1To help someone who may be thinking about suicide.
(2/7) #BeThe1To ask. “Are you thinking about suicide?” is a direct, unbiased way to begin a dialogue and to gauge their pain and determine what next steps might be needed. #SPM20 Image
(3/7) #BeThe1To be there. Identify ways you can support the individual – and follow through on those efforts. It’s important your friend knows you’re there for them and are listening to them. #SPM20 Image
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I feel extremely grateful to be included in this international webinar hosted by @ChiromoMentalHH on #WSPD2020 along with @janehmul @G_Mbugua1 et al. We need to make inroads into #SuicidePrevention I'll be talking about how understanding #ACEs can help us address the #RootCauses Image
Thank you to @angiyo58 of @GSNAfrica for connecting me with @G_Mbugua1 She's initiating a global collaboration to #PreventSuicide Since the number 1 cause of death for children in Canada between 10 and 14 years is #Suicide we all have to share our knowledge to protect our kids.
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Media reports have the potential to either strengthen or damage suicide prevention efforts bit.ly/2Vp5AOS

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Research shows that while media reports about suicide can increase suicide risk, because of imitative (copycat) suicides, responsible reporting about suicide can help educate the public about suicide and its prevention.
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Responsible reporting about suicide can help:
💛educate the public about suicide and its prevention
💛offer hope to people at risk
💛reduce stigma
💛inspire an open and positive dialogue
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Honored to be with @SecondLady, @bvandahlen & @WeArePREVENTS for the launch of a national public health campaign to engage veterans and all Americans to #PreventSuicide. ImageImage
#MoreThanEverBefore, everyone can play the part of being an ambassador for @WeArePREVENTS. We all have a role to play in helping #PreventSuicide & connecting our loved ones to care.
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