September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In this episode, we look at some statistics to understand the pervasiveness of suicide and review some resources for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts.

If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.

If you are in crisis or experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

If you're uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can text National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.

Also mentioned in this episode:

- Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training via https://qprinstitute.com/
- Mental health and suicide prevention advocate Fonda Bryant via https://naminc.org/fonda-bryant/
- National Institute of Mental Health statistics via https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide
- CDC report on suicide attempts during the COVID-19 pandemic via https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7024e1.htm
- Nine Days film (check out its Instagram page for details on where you can see the film) via https://www.sonyclassics.com/film/ninedays and https://www.instagram.com/ninedaysfilm/
- "Moon" by Kanye West via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMjasXiIhiQ

DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast episode is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your therapist or counselor for professional advice, diagnosis and treatment.

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Edited by Ken Inge of Dead End Hip Hop

Acknowledging National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Podcast for teens & twentysomethings figuring out who they'll be when they grow up.

Acknowledging National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Journey to Jupiter with Jetaun Davis