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Digital Toolkit for Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the U.S. Join the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to raise awareness by sharing resources that can help you recognize the warning signs of suicide and learn how to get help.

Campaign date: September 1–30, 2024

Hashtags: #SuicidePreventionMonth, #SuicidePrevention, #SPM24, #BeThe1To, #shareNIMH

Digital shareables: nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH/suicideprevention

Sample messages

Two individuals holding hands. Text: “Let’s Talk About Suicide Prevention. Share science. Share hope.” Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

During #SuicidePreventionMonth, help @NIMHgov raise awareness about suicide prevention by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Everyone can help save lives. Share science. Share hope. https://go.nih.gov/rlM9wFy . #SPM24 #shareNIMH #suicideprevention

Alt text: Two individuals holding hands with the message “Let’s Talk About Suicide Prevention. Share science. Share hope.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

Two individuals leaning on each other with the message “THE FIRST ANNUAL #988Day. Join us on 9/8! 988 DAY. NO JUDGMENT. JUST HELP.”

Join the first annual #988Day on September 8! Raise awareness for the @988Lifeline in fun and creative ways and help spread the message: No Judgment. Just Help. Learn more about how to participate in a national movement: samhsa.gov/988day . #suicidepreventionmonth #SPM24

Alt text: Two individuals leaning on each other with the message “THE FIRST ANNUAL #988Day. Join us on 9/8! 988 DAY. NO JUDGMENT. JUST HELP.”  

Presents behaviors and feelings that may be warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs of suicide and how to get help can save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide: https://go.nih.gov/rHtOyWf . #SPM24 #suicidepreventionmonth

Alt text: Presents behaviors and feelings that may be warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.
 

Presents five steps for helping someone having thoughts of suicide: Ask, Be There, Help Keep Them Safe, Help Them Connect, and Follow Up. Points to www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

If you think someone might be considering suicide, be the one to help them by taking these 5 steps: Ask. Be There. Help Keep Them Safe. Help Them Connect. Follow Up. Learn more at: https://go.nih.gov/xOqFXt5 . #SPM24 #suicidepreventionmonth #BeThe1To

Alt text: Presents five steps to help someone having thoughts of suicide: Ask, Be There, Help Keep Them Safe, Help Them Connect, Follow Up. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

A health care provider sitting with a patient and taking notes on their tablet with the message “Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings. September 11, 2024, 12:00-12:30 p.m. ET.” The links point to facebook.com/nimhgov and youtube.com/nimhgov.

In honor of #SuicidePreventionMonth, join @NIMHgov and @samhsagov for a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings on Sept. 11! Tune in on NIMH's Facebook page or YouTube channel, and ask the experts your questions. https://go.nih.gov/QNr8G8F . #SPM24

Alt text: A health care provider sitting with a patient and taking notes on their tablet with the message “Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings. September 11, 2024, 12:00-12:30 p.m. ET.” The links point to facebook.com/nimhgov and youtube.com/nimhgov. 

Two individuals holding hands. Text: “Let’s Talk About Suicide Prevention. Share science. Share hope.” Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

During #SuicidePreventionMonth, help the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) raise awareness about suicide prevention by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Everyone can help save lives. Share science. Share hope. https://go.nih.gov/9TxwxHc . #SPM24 #shareNIMH #suicideprevention

Alt text: Two individuals holding hands with the message “Let’s Talk About Suicide Prevention. Share science. Share hope.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

Two individuals leaning on each other with the message “THE FIRST ANNUAL #988Day. Join us on 9/8! 988 DAY. NO JUDGMENT. JUST HELP.”

Join the first annual #988Day on September 8! Raise awareness for the @988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in fun and creative ways and help spread the message: No Judgment. Just Help. Learn more about how to participate in a national movement: samhsa.gov/988day . #suicidepreventionmonth #SPM24

Alt text: Two individuals leaning on each other with the message “THE FIRST ANNUAL #988Day. Join us on 9/8! 988 DAY. NO JUDGMENT. JUST HELP.”  

Presents behaviors and feelings that may be warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs of suicide and how to get help can save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. Learn more from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://go.nih.gov/6rQX6bw .  #SPM24 #suicidepreventionmonth

Alt text: Presents behaviors and feelings that may be warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

Presents five steps for helping someone having thoughts of suicide: Ask, Be There, Help Keep Them Safe, Help Them Connect, and Follow Up. Points to www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

If you think someone might be considering suicide, be the one to help them by taking these 5 steps: Ask. Be There. Help Keep Them Safe. Help Them Connect. Follow Up. Learn more from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://go.nih.gov/Fvoxud9 . #SPM24 #suicidepreventionmonth #BeThe1To

Alt text: Presents five steps to help someone having thoughts of suicide: Ask, Be There, Help Keep Them Safe, Help Them Connect, Follow Up. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

A health care provider sitting with a patient and taking notes on their tablet with the message “Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings. September 11, 2024, 12:00-12:30 p.m. ET.” The links point to facebook.com/nimhgov and youtube.com/nimhgov.

In recognition of #SuicidePreventionMonth, join the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (@SAMHSA) for a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings on Sept. 11 at noon ET. Watch the livestream on NIMH’s Facebook page or YouTube channel and ask the experts your questions in the comments! Let’s work together to improve suicide prevention efforts and support those in need. https://go.nih.gov/sowcecI . #SPM24 #suicideprevention

Alt text: A health care provider sitting with a patient and taking notes on their tablet with the message “Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings. September 11, 2024, 12:00-12:30 p.m. ET.” The links point to facebook.com/nimhgov and youtube.com/nimhgov.

Two individuals holding hands. Text: “Let’s Talk About Suicide Prevention. Share science. Share hope.” Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

During #SuicidePreventionMonth, help @NIMHgov raise awareness about suicide prevention by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Everyone can help save lives. Share science. Share hope. Learn more by visiting nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH/suicideprevention. #SPM24 #shareNIMH #suicideprevention

Alt text: Two individuals holding hands. Text: “Let’s Talk About Suicide Prevention. Share science. Share hope.” Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

Two individuals leaning on each other with the message “THE FIRST ANNUAL #988Day. Join us on 9/8! 988 DAY. No Judgment. Just Help.”

Join the first annual #988Day on September 8! Raise awareness for the @988lifeline in fun and creative ways and help spread the message: No Judgment. Just Help. Learn more about how to participate in a national movement: samhsa.gov/988day. #suicidepreventionmonth #SPM24

Alt text: Two individuals leaning on each other with the message “THE FIRST ANNUAL #988Day. Join us on 9/8! 988 DAY. No Judgment. Just Help.”  

Presents behaviors and feelings that may be warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs of suicide and how to get help can save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. Learn more from @NIMHgov by visiting nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention. #SPM24 #suicidepreventionmonth

Alt text: Presents behaviors and feelings that may be warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

Presents five steps to help someone having thoughts of suicide: Ask, Be There, Help Keep Them Safe, Help Them Connect, Follow up. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

If you think someone might be considering suicide, be the one to help them by taking these 5 steps: Ask. Be There. Help Keep Them Safe. Help Them Connect. Follow Up. Learn more at: nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention. #SPM24 #suicidepreventionmonth #BeThe1To 

Alt text: Presents five steps for helping someone in emotional pain in order to prevent suicide; Ask, Keep them Safe, Be there, Help them connect, and Stay connected. Points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

A health care provider sitting with a patient and taking notes on their tablet with the message “Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings. September 11, 2024, 12:00-12:30 p.m. ET.” The links point to facebook.com/nimhgov and youtube.com/nimhgov.

In recognition of #SuicidePreventionMonth, join @NIMHgov and @SAMHSAgov for a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings on Sept. 11 at noon ET! Watch the livestream on NIMH’s Facebook page or YouTube channel and ask the experts your questions in the comments! Let’s work together to improve suicide prevention efforts and support those in need. #SPM24 #suicideprevention

Alt text: A health care provider sitting with a patient and taking notes on their tablet with the message “Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings. September 11, 2024, 12:00-12:30 p.m. ET.” The links point to facebook.com/nimhgov and youtube.com/nimhgov.

Two individuals holding hands. Text: “Let’s Talk About Suicide Prevention. Share science. Share hope.” Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

During #SuicidePreventionMonth, help the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) raise awareness about suicide prevention by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Everyone can help save lives. Share science. Share hope. https://go.nih.gov/kOTLyE2 . #SPM24 #shareNIMH #suicideprevention

Alt text: Two individuals holding hands with the message “Let’s Talk About Suicide Prevention. Share science. Share hope.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

Two individuals leaning on each other with the message “THE FIRST ANNUAL #988Day. Join us on 9/8! 988 DAY. NO JUDGMENT. JUST HELP.”

Join the first annual #988Day on September 8! Raise awareness for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in fun and creative ways and help spread the message: No Judgment. Just Help. Learn more about how to participate in a national movement: samhsa.gov/988 .  #suicidepreventionmonth #SPM24

Alt text: Two individuals leaning on each other with the message “THE FIRST ANNUAL #988Day. Join us on 9/8! 988 DAY. NO JUDGMENT. JUST HELP.”  

Presents five steps for helping someone having thoughts of suicide: Ask, Be There, Help Keep Them Safe, Help Them Connect, and Follow Up. Points to www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

If you think someone might be considering suicide, be the one to help them by taking these 5 steps: Ask. Be There. Help Keep Them Safe. Help Them Connect. Follow Up. Learn more from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://go.nih.gov/Rz87sZ0 . #SPM24 #suicidepreventionmonth #BeThe1To 

Alt text: Presents five steps to help someone having thoughts of suicide: Ask, Be There, Help Keep Them Safe, Help Them Connect, Follow Up. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention.

A health care provider sitting with a patient and taking notes on their tablet with the message “Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings. September 11, 2024, 12:00-12:30 p.m. ET.” The links point to facebook.com/nimhgov and youtube.com/nimhgov.

In recognition of #SuicidePreventionMonth, join the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the @Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings on Sept. 11 at noon ET. Watch the livestream on NIMH’s Facebook page or YouTube channel and ask the experts your questions in the comments! Let’s work together to improve suicide prevention efforts and support those in need. https://go.nih.gov/m8vBJLs . #SPM24 #suicideprevention

Alt text: A health care provider sitting with a patient and taking notes on their tablet with the message “Livestream Event: Suicide Prevention in Health Care Settings. September 11, 2024, 12:00-12:30 p.m. ET.” The links point to facebook.com/nimhgov and youtube.com/nimhgov.

Subject: Help Save Lives During Suicide Prevention Month & Beyond!

Everyone can play a role in preventing suicide. During National Suicide Prevention Month in September, join the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to raise awareness by sharing resources that can help you recognize the warning signs of suicide and learn how to get help.

You can also join NIMH and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)  for a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings on September 11, 2024, from 12:00-12:30 p.m. ET. Watch the livestream on NIMH’s Facebook page  or YouTube channel , and ask the experts your questions in the comments!

The event will cover:

  • Research supported by NIMH and SAMHSA on improving how we screen for and assess suicide risk and intervene in health care settings.
  • How to apply this research in clinical practice.
  • Ways to seek help for yourself or others.

Let’s work together to improve suicide prevention efforts and support those in need!

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