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World Suicide Prevention Day: Take a Few Minutes (TW)

September 12th, 2020

More people in the world d.ie from suicide than by war and m.urder combined. By taking a few minutes to get involved and become informed, you will be part of a worldwide movement to save lives. �

🌼 Take a few minutes to learn the warning signs of suicide. Although it may not always be obvious, individuals experiencing an emotional crisis usually exhibit one or more of the warning signs of suicide. Have a look at this picture. �

🌼 Take a few minutes to learn about some important risk factors for suicide. A combination of individual, relationship, community, and societal factors contribute to the risk of suicide. Risk factors are those characteristics associated with suicide - they might not be direct causes. Have a look at this picture. �

🌼 Take a few minutes to practise self-care. Research indicates that our mental fitness or wellness is crucial to our overall long-term health, and can even protect us from disease. Watch this awesome TED talk. �

🌼 Take a few minutes to spread awareness. Let's get people talking! By tagging people you know and sharing with them the Suicide Prevention Event, we can raise awareness and equip people with easy tools to help themselves and others. �

🌼 Reach out for help, if needed. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress you must reach out for help. You are not alone. Learn about different help options here and how to take that first step in seeking help and care. Here you will also find some community sourced crisis lines and resources.

Questions for reflection

Among the risk factors and the warning signs of suicide, is there anything that has surprised you?

What have you learned today? �

Spread awareness, tag someone �


This post has been inspired by the Take 5 to save lives campaign �

[Edited by @QuietMagic 11/20/21 to add TW]

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rebecca947 September 12th, 2020

@sunflower2480

I love this. Thank you. ❤️

Among the risk factors and the warning signs of suicide, is there anything that has surprised you? When I first learnt about this, I was surprised at the giving away prized possessions. Of course after being told it, it made sense. I suppose I never fully thought about it before.

What have you learned today? I've learnt that suicidal behaviour and risk factors all vary from person to person. Some may seem to have them all, some seem to have none. But the key word is seem.

Spread awareness, tag someone. @enchantedlove

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Tyedyedbutterfly65 September 12th, 2020

@sunflower2480heart

Among the risk factors and the warning signs of suicide, is there anything that has surprised you?

No In all Honesty working in Health care and dealing with some Mental Health and Physical Health for years with family and friends and on Mental Health Sites-- So seeing these are not surprising at all and many more.. sadly.

What have you learned today?

Sadly that we lose loved ones and so many more to this and Mental Health is still not taken seriously .. People need to watch, listen and learn about this and take people seriously .. Be someone that will be there for someone and also for yourself do not feel ashamed to reach out for help and know you are loved and cared about .. If you need Help yourself Please let someone know and ask for help there are so many resourses for help and look to those in the family or friends or sites that can help or reach out to a family doctor or therapist.. Do not worry about what people will think or say.. This is about YOU getting better.

Spread awareness, tag someone

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dtanushree September 12th, 2020

@sunflower2480

Among the risk factors and the warning signs of suicide, is there anything that has surprised you?

I am amazed by the risk factor related to Disabilities. It hurts to know that disabilities or illnesses could have such a devastating impact in one's life. I hope that awareness is spread by this post and understand that there are people who care.

What have you learned today?

I learned about different risk factors. That ted talk is very helpful too. Thank you for tge awesome post!!

Tagging: @Sunisshiningandsoareyou

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Aayla September 13th, 2020

- Among the risk factors and the warning signs of suicide, is there anything that has surprised you?

I was expecting most of them, but the "giving away prized possessions" surprised. I've never thought of it, it would definitely make sense for a person who is considering suicide to make plans for what will happen after they're gona, including disposing of their possesions.

- What have you learned today?

I've reflected on the importance of paying attention to the small signs. Everyone has moments of discouragement when they feel trapped, hopeless, a burden to others. We should never minimize the importance of those signs, and keep checking in on the wellbeing of people who share these thoughts, to make sure they feel supported and to have a chance to monitor the warning signs.

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PuzichkinCat September 14th, 2020

@sunflower2480

Among the risk factors and the warning signs of suicide, is there anything that has surprised you?

All of them make sense, I am both privileged and unfortunate to know about the the risk factors

What have you learned today?

Guy Winch points out the stigma surrounding emotional hygiene and mental health in general, it's a big issue.

I believe in spreading awareness.

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