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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you or someone you know needs support, this graphic by Mental Health First Aid England lists support lines that can help. For urgent support, if you feel like harming yourself or other people, dial 999.  #worldsuicidepreventionday #suicideprevention #preventingsuicide #suicidesupport #worldsuicidepreventionday2024

4/4 They say every day is a school day. What one thing have you learnt about your community this week? Sometimes, our communities are crying out for help. Mental health First Aid can make a huge difference using the skills learned in our communities. It's about making the world a better place and knowing what to say and where to signpost people. it's about caring because it is the right thing to do. Better communities for our people, better people for our communities. Would you like to know more? Look here - https://buff.ly/3XTgzlp

We know talking about and understanding mental health issues can help to save lives.❤️ Join us as we work towards a future where shame and stigma is replaced with empathy and support. Be part of the change. Book onto one of our upcoming Understanding Self Harm and Mental Health First Aid courses.👇 https://ow.ly/Q80u50RFpCf #MHAW #MomentsForMovement

4/4 They say every day is a school day. What one thing have you learnt about your community this week? Sometimes, our communities are crying out for help. Mental health First Aid can make a huge difference using the skills learned in our communities. It's about making the world a better place and knowing what to say and where to signpost people. it's about caring because it is the right thing to do. Better communities for our people, better people for our communities. Would you like to know more? Look here - https://buff.ly/3XTgzlp

Looking for ways to get involved during Suicide Prevention Month? By taking our free Mental Health First Aid training, you can learn to identify and respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eYx92sH7.

Nearly 1 in 5 in the U.S. live with a mental illness, and on average, 130 people die by suicide every day. This #SuicidePreventionMonth, attend one of our Mental Health First Aid courses - a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. Find a course near you at https://lnkd.in/g6pHhUyQ. #safetyfirst #safetytraining

Get ready for World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September. Train your workforce in Mental Health First Aid. https://buff.ly/2V7bzYz Gain an understanding of common mental health illnesses, learn how to support team members & enhance personal well being. #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #firstaid #training #courses

This week is Construction Suicide Prevention Week, but it’s important to know the warning signs all year round. Get more resources from the National Institute of Mental Health https://lnkd.in/gE-Cm6Qb and Construction Suicide Prevention https://lnkd.in/enGwH8Wc and most importantly, reach out to someone if you need help. #ConstructionSuicidePreventionWeek #suicidepreventionmonth

Mental Health First Aid is about holding supportive conversations. ❌ It is not diagnosing or advising. ✅ It is about non-judgmental listening and signposting. ✅ It is about increasing awareness and working together to reduce the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental ill health. To learn more get in touch or to sign up for the next course https://zurl.co/fArL

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we bring attention to available resources in Tennessee to help people address mental health needs. Access to care is an important strategy to suicide prevention. #MHAM2024 #tnsuicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness https://shorturl.at/AHRU5