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Thinking About Suicide in September

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September is Suicide Awareness Month

Approximately 800,000 people die from suicide every year. Speaking more openly about suicide is vital to decreasing this number. The month is a time to reflect and think about how suicide/suicide thoughts affects people, families and communities.

Factsheets

https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/

https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-MSD-UCN-MHE-22.03

September 1-7 Suicide Prevention Week

September 10 World Suicide Prevention Day

September 24 National Family Health and Fitness Day

September 25 National YogaFit Day

September 26 National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day

September 28 International Day for Universal Access to Information; National Self Awareness Day; National Women’s Health and Fitness Day

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