World Suicide Prevention Day: Spreading Hope and Awareness

On World Suicide Prevention Day, NMPC stands in solidarity with those affected by suicide. We deeply empathize with the pain and challenges faced by individuals and families. At NMPC, we’re committed to fostering a compassionate environment where mental health is prioritized, and no one feels alone. Together, we advocate for hope, support, and the value of every life. 

 Suicide Prevention Month 

September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals, families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It’s also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope. 

 During September, and throughout the year, we can care about suicide prevention; connect to community, culture, data, and research; and collaborate with others to address this public health problem that has impacted millions of people.  

 What Can We Do? 

 The first thing here is perhaps to keep an open mind. Shutting down information before it gets shared harms the situation, yet too many of us continue to shut it down. We often refuse to talk about mental and emotional health, even though both have strong impact on quality of life. We often refuse to listen to people who say they wish to die because we think to listen to them is to entertain the possibility of them acting on their statements. 

 Yet we must be willing to learn more about suicide and why it happens before we can stop the things that make it happen. We must be willing to learn that someone we know is contemplating suicide before we can prevent them from doing it. 

 Support is obviously vital. We can all personally support those we know who might be going through difficult times or who may be suffering from problems like depression. If psychiatric or psychological help in your area is available, you may also want to help them get to it. 

 As we mark World Suicide Prevention Month, let’s remember that every life is valuable. By listening, supporting, and speaking up, we can help create a world where hope thrives. Together, we can make a difference.