How I Stopped Myself From Committing Suicide: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week
Channel: Thomas Whitfield
Date: 09/09/2019

Having thoughts you'd be better off dead or of harming yourself is common, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't talk to someone about it. Killing yourself might sound like a good idea, but it's not. And there is a good chance you don't want to die, you just want your life to change. And you do have the power to change your life, and to make it a life you believe is worth living. 

The second week of September is National Suicide Awareness Week in the U.S. And we need to talk about suicide and mental health more. Most people who are going through a depressive episode don't get help. Don't be afraid to reach out and tell other people how you're feeling. It's ok to be scared, but you'll begin to feel better when you start to let others know. 

Not everyone has someone they feel safe talking to. Here are some numbers you can use to find help. 

Naitonal Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Hotline for Hearing and Speech Impaired: 1-800-799-4889

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ): 1-800-488-7386 - Text hotline also avaliable

Boys Town: 1-800-448-3000

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