Each September, National Alliance on Mental Illness recognizes Suicide Prevention Month as a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark meaningful action around one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time. The goal is to ensure that individuals, friends, and families have access to the tools, resources, and support they need to talk openly about suicide prevention, recognize warning signs, and seek help.
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Ensure that individuals, friends, and families have access to the tools, resources, and support they need
Awareness Saves Lives
Recognizing When Someone Needs Support
Change can sometimes look different in the people around us, and noticing shifts in mood, behavior, routines, or connection can be an important first step. Discover simple, supportive ways to recognize when someone may be struggling, offer encouragement, and help them feel connected and supported. When safety is a concern, these resources also highlight when it’s important to seek professional or emergency support.
READ MORE: Awareness Saves Lives: Recognizing when Someone Needs Support
Resources
Suicide Prevention Awareness
Here are ten practical articles and tip sheets provided by our EAP Bree Health for recognizing distress, starting conversations, and strengthening connection. These resources offer simple, actionable guidance to help you respond with empathy when someone may be struggling.
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Understanding Suicide Prevention
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How to Ask
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Helping Youth Through Emotional Distress
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Teen Mental Health
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Men and Mental Health
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Women, Mental Health, and The Pressure
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Postpartum Mental Health
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Practical Planning
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Supporting Someone After A Suicide Attempt or Mental Health Crisis
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Hope and Connection
How to Be a Lifeline
Checking In, Speaking Up
Noticing when someone may be struggling can be the first step toward making a meaningful difference. This article encourages compassionate outreach, nonjudgmental listening, and asking directly about suicide when concerned.
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How to Have Hard Conversations with Empathy and Confidence
Difficult Conversations Are a Part of Life
Hard conversations can be difficult for everyone involved. Learn how to approach them with intention and express needs with respect.
READ MORE: How to Have Hard Conversations with Empathy and Confidence
Mindful Moments
Developing Hobbies
Making time for hobbies can help reduce stress and bring more creativity, curiosity, and balance to everyday life. This article shares ways to explore activities you enjoy, try something new, and reconnect with yourself without pressure.
READ MORE: Mindful Moment: Developing Hobbies
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Understanding Depression: Signs, Support, and Hope
Depression doesn’t always look the way we expect. Learn how to recognize common signs of depression, respond compassionately when someone may be struggling, and identify practical steps toward support and recovery. Whether you’re watching for yourself or someone you care about, you’ll leave with simple tools that can help make the next step feel a little more reachable.
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