This month is suicide prevention month across the nation and is a tragic health issue that many of us have dealt with. Suicide affects us in many ways in our life and public health is working on acknowledging the signs and informing people how to help and find help for ourselves or loved ones.
In Utah, suicide is the 4th leading cause
of death for adults, making this a major health issue in our state. Out of about 4000 people who attempt suicide
in Utah, 500 die from it. Suicide is not
discriminate and affects all demographics, some more than others. This is a health problem that often involves
mental health issues and if you or someone you know maybe suffering from
suicidal thoughts, there is support and help available in a wide variety of sources.
What can you do?
- Join AFSP's Out of the Darkness Community Walks in Salt Lake City, September 19
- Join N.U.HOPE Suicide Awareness Walk in Ogden, September 19
- Attend a QPR course
- Attend the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) course held at the health department
