I have to tell you The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's website has been so very helpful this week when writing these posts. There is so much information available.
They provide many info-graphics to share. I'm going to share a few of them with you now.
I am one in five. I live with depression and anxiety. And I know many others that do as well.
This is truly heartbreaking. These men and woman that have fought to defend, and they're not always given the resources they need to help with mental health issues.
I've definitely found it helpful to see a therapist, and to take anti-depressants. There is such a negative stigma surrounding mental health. It's taboo, it's embarrassing to talk about it. We need to change that. Talk about it openly and honestly. Don't be afraid to seek help.
Twenty five people who have tried to take their own lives. Who have scars, either emotionally or physically.
Another heartbreaking statistic. Forty seconds.
I don't know how that number is not 100%. Maybe those other 6% would help, but do not think they can?
Here are some resources for yourself, family, friends. Whoever is struggling.
More resources.
Just a note, in these graphics they use the phrase "Die by suicide," and not the more recognized phrase of "committed suicide." There is a good reason for that. For a lot of people when you hear that someone "committed" an act, they generally relate that act to a crime. Also, suicide is many times the result of an untreated mental illness. Someone doesn't "commit cancer," or "heart disease." They die from cancer, or heart disease. There are some people who may say this new phrase is too P.C. However, again, it's the negative connotation of that word. It may take a little time to change the way you say it, but please try to make a conscious effort to use the new terminology.
And, again, I wish share my fundraising page if you want to help stop suicide. Click here.
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