World Suicide Prevention Day

Over 750 Walk Participants Raise $270,000 to Break Records at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Walk on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 750 walkers took to the Boardwalk in Atlantic City Saturday to raise more than $270,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's "Out of the Darkness Community Walk."

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  • Team members from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City led the walk and broke records for the number of walkers and the amount of money raised.
  • The record-setting amount of funds raised included a $50,000 contribution at the Machine Gun Kelly concert at Hard Rock Atlantic City.
  • "World Suicide Prevention Day was marked on the same weekend as our walk, amplifying our message that Suicide is Preventable."
  • If you would like to support the AFSP Walk and the team of walkers,  please click here .

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Launches Mental Health Campaign with San Francisco Giants Mental Health Advocate Drew Robinson

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2022. In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, former Major League Baseball player Drew Robinson and the San Francisco Giants Mental Health & Wellness team, in partnership with Vibrant Emotional Health, administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, today announced a campaign focused on increasing awareness of mental health support in the sports industry.

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  • In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, former Major League Baseball player Drew Robinson and the San Francisco Giants Mental Health & Wellness team, in partnership with Vibrant Emotional Health , administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, today announced a campaign focused on increasing awareness of mental health support in the sports industry.
  • "Vibrant Emotional Health welcomes this special partnership with Drew and the Giants Mental Health & Wellness team," said Dr. Tia Dole, Chief 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Officer at Vibrant.
  • The Giants Mental Health & Wellness team will also host a group of high school student leaders of school mental health programs for a pre-game presentation on suicide prevention.
  • These teams include:
    "We need to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health care," said former San Francisco Giants player and current Mental Health Advocate Drew Robinson.

Leading Teen and Young Adult Mental Health Treatment Provider Newport Healthcare Partners with Nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) in Honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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And an increasing number of students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, including 57% of girls, 29% of boys, and 69% of LGBTQ+ students.

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  • And an increasing number of students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, including 57% of girls, 29% of boys, and 69% of LGBTQ+ students.
  • Suicidal ideation and attempts are rising among young people, with the highest rate of attempts among young adults ages 18-25.
  • The partnership announcement coincides with September's Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which includes World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) and Suicide Prevention Week (September 10–16).
  • The Newport Healthcare and TWLOHA partnership includes raising awareness about suicide risk and prevention via cross-marketing efforts and a social media roundtable discussion.

QB United Nonprofit Debuts to Support Charitable Initiatives; Launches Global Suicide Prevention Awareness Campaign as its First with 57 NFL Quarterback Greats

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QB United , a new charitable organization, officially announced its debut today with an unprecedented group of 57 current and past NFL quarterback champions committed to its first global awareness campaign supporting suicide prevention and mental health.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QB United , a new charitable organization, officially announced its debut today with an unprecedented group of 57 current and past NFL quarterback champions committed to its first global awareness campaign supporting suicide prevention and mental health.
  • Two-time NFL Super Bowl champion Jeff Hostetler, QB United's founding member and spokesman, expressed how unprecedented this collective movement is.
  • This unified voice is going to attack suicide, which has reached historic levels, by bringing awareness, hope, and ultimately healing.
  • QB United also is partnering with several leading suicide prevention organizations for the campaign, including: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention .

Link Between Problem Gambling and Suicide Highlighted During National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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In advance of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10 and throughout National Suicide Month in September, Ohio for Responsible Gambling reminds players, families, and behavioral health professionals to consistently watch for the signs and symptoms of suicide.

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  • In advance of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10 and throughout National Suicide Month in September, Ohio for Responsible Gambling reminds players, families, and behavioral health professionals to consistently watch for the signs and symptoms of suicide.
  • Tony Coder, executive director of the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, said there's a strong connection between a person's mental health and gambling activity.
  • The 2017 Report on Problem Gambling Services shows that nearly one in ten Ohioans who gamble are currently experiencing or are at-risk of developing a gambling problem.
  • Pause Before You Play is a spinoff of Get Set Before You Bet , an award-winning problem gambling education effort from Ohio for Responsible Gambling.

USANA partners with Promise2Live for global suicide prevention campaign

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 800,000 people take their life by suicide each year around the world and it is the second leading cause of death for people 10­–34 years old. These sobering numbers are evidence of a global mental health crisis. As an international company focused on health and wellness, USANA has made the promise to stop the stigma, start conversations, and save lives by partnering with Good Deed Revolution and their Promise2Live campaign.

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  • As an international company focused on health and wellness, USANA has made the promise to stop the stigma, start conversations, and save lives by partnering with Good Deed Revolution and their Promise2Live campaign.
  • This impactful partnership culminates on September 10 with the second annual Promise2Live Live event on World Suicide Prevention Day.
  • Their mission with the Promise2Live campaign is to deliver hope, help, and inspiration through media on a massive scale to those struggling with suicide ideation and mental health.
  • If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention honours World Suicide Prevention Day with VIRTUAL EVENT to help raise awareness and understanding

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance to promote understanding about suicide:those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss, family or friends, organizations, professionals, politicians, volunteers, and community members.

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  • World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance to promote understanding about suicide:those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss, family or friends, organizations, professionals, politicians, volunteers, and community members.
  • The national association for suicide prevention in Canada, the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP), will be hosting a virtual ONLINE EVENT onSaturday, September 10, 2022 at 12:00 PM EST, in English with French subtitles, on this years theme of Creating Hope Through Action, with a focus on suicide prevention in the workplace.
  • The event will feature presentations by a group ofpanelists who will share their unique experiences of navigating suicide prevention in the workplace.
  • The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP), envisions a Canada without Suicide.

Updated Take 5 To Save Lives Campaign Highlights the Most Important Ways to Engage in Suicide Prevention

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Suicide is a global public health concern and the National Council for Suicide Prevention works to advance suicide prevention through leadership, advocacy, and a collective voice.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Suicide is a global public health concern and the National Council for Suicide Prevention works to advance suicide prevention through leadership, advocacy, and a collective voice.
  • Today the members of the National Council for Suicide Prevention launched a new "Take 5 to Save Lives" suicide prevention campaign in recognition and support of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) -- an annual, global event observed on September 10.
  • "The purpose of the Take 5 to Save Lives campaign is to unite people everywhere in suicide prevention and our goal is to encourage everyone to get involved in suicide prevention in 5 simple steps," said Dr. Dan Reidenberg, Managing Director of the NCSP.
  • "The causes of suicide are complex, but getting involved in the suicide prevention movement doesn't have to be," according to Reidenberg.

Voice for Prevention Hosted its Substance Abuse Prevention Day as a Hybrid Event, in Conjunction with vFairs on February 24, 2022

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Voice for Prevention (V4P) held its Substance Abuse Prevention (SAP) Day on the 24th of February 2022 at the Georgia Capitol. They also hosted Suicide Prevention Day on March 30, 2022. Both prevention days were hybrid events, which allowed participants to attend in person or virtually live on vFairs. Prevention days were aimed at adults and youngsters involved in substance abuse prevention and suicide prevention. Therefore, V4P targeted several community sectors such as the medical industry, mental health professionals, schools, non-profits, and preventionists.

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  • ATLANTA, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Voice for Prevention (V4P) held its Substance Abuse Prevention (SAP) Day on the 24th of February 2022 at the Georgia Capitol.
  • Prevention days were aimed at adults and youngsters involved in substance abuse prevention and suicide prevention.
  • Ester Lopez from V4P stated, "Substance Abuse Prevention Day and Suicide Prevention Day at the Capitol were huge successes.
  • This mission is being accomplished by advocating for and educating about substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention and related issues.

MOXĒ Donates Portion of Sales to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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On September 9th, MOX started their campaign of donating $10 for each individual order placed on that day, through September 10th, the National Day of Suicide Prevention.

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  • On September 9th, MOX started their campaign of donating $10 for each individual order placed on that day, through September 10th, the National Day of Suicide Prevention.
  • MOX strives to improve people's mindsets through aromatherapy products that are made to uplift your mood or help you feel at peace.
  • "Contributing to a cause focused on mental health and suicide prevention seemed like a no-brainer, given our dedication to personal well being," says Josh Matzkin, CEO of MOX.
  • The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization that focuses on taking action against one of our nation's leading causes of death.