25. Suicide Awareness & Prevention Sept 2023

Call/text 988, the U.S. National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, if you are in a crisis. Suicide is a serious problem in the United States and around the world. It is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. and 1 in nearly every 100 global deaths is a result of suicide. (multiple sources) See below for mental health resources. For suicide prevention information, you can contact any of these organizations. Another great resource is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  https://afsp.org/ Please share this episode with anyone who needs to know more about suicide and how we can support each other when experiencing emotional distress. Thank you! Podcast/YouTube Show - Mental Health and Faith: A Closer Look Caroline S. Cooper, Certified Peer Specialist in Mental Health, MS in Theology Caroline is a writer, speaker, and podcast host. She leads a mental health support group in her church and is passionate about providing mental health education and information to her community, her friends and family, and through social media. You can subscribe to the podcast version on many podcast players or on Caroline's podcast website: https://mental-health-a-closer-look.blubrry.net/ Mental Health and Faith: A Closer Look is also a YouTube program/podcast!  Please subscribe to Caroline's YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@InGodsCornerMinistry Please email your comments, questions, or suggestions to caroline@ingodscorner.org Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Crisis Lines Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call Or Text:  988 SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357] National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255 National LGBT Help Line: 888-843-4564 (c) 2023 In God's Corner Ministry