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SURVEY FINDS EIGHT PERCENT OF FIRST RESPONDERS HAD RECENT THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE
Eight percent of first responders in 26 Virginia agencies had recent suicidal thoughts according to a new and staggering survey by the Fairfax County, Virginia Police Department and the U.S. Marshals. Click here to read more.
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WHAT SAN DIEGO COUNTY IS DOING TO PREVENT SUICIDE BY FIRST RESPONDERS
First responders run toward danger when others are running away. But while first responders are protecting us, who is protecting them? Read what San Diego County is doing here.
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WHO: GLOBAL SUICIDE RATE CALLS FOR WIDESPREAD PREVENTIVE ACTION
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the World Health Organization is drawing attention to the high rates of death by suicide worldwide, calling for more preventive action across all countries. Read more.
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2019 Suicide Prevention Week
Thank you for your support!
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Last month we focused on the mental health needs of first responders during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week. We thank everyone who worked to bring awareness to this important matter throughout the week, and we encourage everyone to continue to Know the Signs, Find the Words and Reach Out every day of the year. You can still access the activation kit here, and additional suicide prevention resources for first responders can be found here.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place every year from September 15 to October 15. During this month, the U.S. Department of Health Human Services' Office of Minority Health (OMH) joins the national celebration of the culture, achievements, and contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. In 2019, OMH will focus on raising awareness about the importance of daily physical activity among the Hispanic/Latino community in an effort to improve the health outcomes of this population.
Visit the OHM website during Hispanic Heritage Month to find downloadable materials, events and health resources. And visit SanaMente.org for more Spanish-language mental health resources.
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Mark your calendars! Mental Health Awareness Week is October 6-12. During this week, advocates across the nation will come together to raise their voices in support of mental health and to speak out against stigma. Click here to find ways to get involved!
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