September Feature of the Month

SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWAReNESS

If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, seek professional help. If immediate emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

“There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.”
— Proverbs 23:18

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., the 3rd leading cause of death for people aged 10–24 and the 2nd leading cause of death for people aged 15–24

More than 90% of children who die by suicide have a mental health condition

Each day an estimated 18-22 veterans die by suicide

[SOURCE: NIMH]

How to help someone you are concerned about:

  • Talk openly and honestly. Don’t be afraid to ask questions like: “Do you have a plan for how you would kill yourself?”

  • Remove means such as guns, knives or stockpiled pills

  • Calmly ask simple and direct questions, like “Can I help you call your doctor?”

  • Express support and concern

  • Don’t argue, threaten or raise your voice

  • Don’t debate whether suicide is right or wrong

  • It's normal to be nervous. Be patient & present. Seek professional help

SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINES

    The Upper Room Crisis Hotline

     Saving lives....giving help, hope and prayer to those in need

Call 1-888-808-8724

God's Love Has A Toll Free Number

7 a.m.- 12 a.m. Ct during the day – Mon thru FrI

The Upper Room Hotline is a faith-based hotline in the Catholic Tradition

Additional information / resources

Please Listen to the recording of Dr. Miller speaking more in-depth about Suicide with Jen Brown & Bruce McGregor on the Spirit Catholic Radio Show

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 7:40 a.m.

Five-episode podcast series by Peter Malinoski, Ph.D (for Interior Integration for Catholics, a four-hour mini-course) on suicide from a Catholic mental health perspective, informed by Internal Family Systems, and addressing many different aspects of suicide #soulsandhearts