September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, every year more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact NAMI states that suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition.
How can we prevent our loved ones from attempting to take their lives – or successfully do so? Or what if we are the one wrestling with suicidal thoughts?
No matter the scenario, there is help.
The Morning Grind with Shay and Shyne discussed this topic today. Listen in as social worker and Suicide Prevention Specialist Reshida Rone talks about preventing suicide and what to look for in a loved one who may be struggling.