National Suicide Prevention Day

Sep 11, 2017 | By NDVets | No Comments

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, the military population is particularly at-risk with 22 per DAY.

You don’t have to have a clinical background to do your part in reducing these numbers.

First, pay attention to and notice when people are showing signs of suicide such as:

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
• Looking for a way to kill oneself.
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
• Talking about being a burden to others.
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs

Secondly, taking the time to let people know you are here and that you care.

Resources:

1. Direct them to the VA Hospital Emergency Room at the VA with support to get them there safely.
2. Call 911.
3. Contact the Veterans Crisis Line 800 273-TALK
4. Text 838255
5. CHAT Line http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsOfService.aspx

You can make a difference and thanks for caring.

Share: