Stories about National Suicide Prevention Week
Out of the Darkness Walker Spotlight Interview: Ramani Rangavajhula
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Since 2002, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walks have brought friends, neighbors, family members and colleagues together to walk through their communities to raise public awareness and funds to support suicide prevention.
Audacy to Air Fifth Annual Mental Health Conversation “I’m Listening” to Be Broadcast Live, September 23 on All Stations Nationwide
Audacy will broadcast its fifth annual “I’m Listening,” special, a live national broadcast bringing together artists, athletes, medical specialists and others with intimate conversations about mental health through authentic, open dialogue led by some of the nation’s top influencers.
Instagram and TikTok Stars Join Seize the Awkward to Help Young Adults Maneuver Life Changes and the Continued Fallout of COVID-19
In support of National Suicide Prevention Month, World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th), and as many young adults re-enter the classroom and workplace, Seize the Awkward is launching a partnership initiative to equip young people with the resources and encouragement to reach out to a friend about mental health.
Talk Saves Lives: We Can All Use Our Voice to #StopSuicide
This year, for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week and throughout the month of September, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has partnered with Audacy, whose “I’m Listening” program supports mental health awareness with the insights by AFSP medical health experts.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Hosts Star-Studded #StopSuicide: A World Suicide Prevention Day Livestream
World Suicide Prevention Day event kicks off national campaign to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.
#RealConvo Illustration Spotlight: Mary Purdie
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Scattering CJ: An AFSP Spotlight Interview with Filmmakers Andrea Kalin and David Lobatto
“Scattering CJ” is scheduled for release in 2019.
#RealConvo Illustration Spotlight: Jordan Sondler
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What We Know Now: Updating Best Practices for Talking About Suicide & LGBT Populations
“What We Know Now: Updating Best Practices for Talking About Suicide & LGBT Populations”
Helping a Friend via Text: Tips from Crisis Text Line
Many of us who communicate via text have gotten that message from a friend: whether it says, “I’m feeling lost,” or, “I need help,” or, “I don’t know what to do,” we know what it feels like to receive a message from a friend in some kind of crisis.
Losing My Sister: An AFSP SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW with Sarah Barthel of Phantogram
Electronic pop music duo Phantogram was honored with the Public Awareness Award at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s 2018 Lifesavers Gala, for their work in drawing attention to suicide prevention following the death of singer Sarah Barthel’s sister.