ANNOUNCEMENTS PEOPLE HIGHLIGHTS WHAT'S NEW
ENGLISH
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER 2 0 1 9 HOLIDAYS
SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
UNITED STATES
#SuicidePrevention #StigmaFree
September 2 - Labor Day NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: Talk: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Chat: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Text: NAMI to 741-741 Call: 911 immediately for emergencies
- Self care tipsBe kind to yourself Embrace simple things as self care (e.g., take a 5-minute break in your day, write about something you are grateful for, create a happy playlist) Know that broken is NOT bad Cherish yourself (e.g., write a love letter to yourself, allow yourself to feel and accept them, treat yourself) Find your people Say yes to therapy Recharge Fight the thoughts Find a safe place When in doubt, reach out
References: https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/survivingsuicide/2018/11/28/suicide-prevention-tips-true-stories-how-survivorscope/1112169002/
NEWS & RESOURCES http://www.balitangamerica.tv./ http://www.asianjournal.com/ http://www.philippinenews.com htttp://www.philippineembassy-usa.org
FACTS
1 in 5 adults will experience mental illness this year Suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals ages 10 through 34 Many factors contribute to suicide among those with or without known mental health conditions (e.g., relationship problems, substance use, job/financial problems, loss of housing, crisis in the past/upcoming two weeks, physical health problem, criminal legal problem) 12 SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS Feeling like a burden Being isolated Increased anxiety Feeling trapped or in unbearable pain Increased substance use Looking for a way to access lethal means
Increased anger or rage Extreme mood swings Expressing hopelessness Sleeping too little or too much Talking or posting about wanting to die Making plans for suicide
5 STEPS TO HELP SOMEONE AT RISK 1. Ask. 2. Keep them safe. 3. Be there. 4. Help them connect. 5. Follow-up.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
References: CDC Vital Signs. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/suicide/index.html National Alliance of Mental Illness. (n.d.). Suicide prevention awareness month. Retrieved from https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-awareness-month National Vital Statistics System. (2017). CDC National Center for Health Statistics: 10 Leading Causes of Death by Age Group, United States - 2017
www.facebook.com/hopesresearchstudy www.facebook.com/groups/HoPESTambayan
310-825-5853 (Los Angeles) 1-888-849-9854 (toll-free)
hopesstudy@ph.ucla.edu