Teena A.
Today is National Survivors of Suicide Day - November 21
Nov 20, 2009
Today is the 11th annual National Survivors of Suicide Day, a series of nationwide conferences to support healing and suicide prevention. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers online information if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide. For immediate assistance, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).What is National Survivors of Suicide Day?
National Survivors of Suicide Day is a day of healing for those who have lost someone to suicide. It was created by U.S. Senate resolution in 1999 through the efforts of Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, who lost his father to suicide. Every year, AFSP sponsors an event to provide an opportunity for the survivor community to come together for support, healing, information and empowerment.
www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/19/suicide.survivors.irpt/index.html
http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_ID=FEE7D778-CF08-CB44-DA1285B6BBCF366E
This is very dear to me as I have lost friends in high school to suicide as well as suffer from Bipolar I and have had suicidal tendencies and numerous near fatal attempts during severe depressive episodes.
Although I always have these thoughts through medication and therapy I am able to keep it under control.
I wanted to be sure that others knew about this and are aware that there is help available and that they are not alone.
It is never something to be ashamed of.
The shame would be if you do not reach out to others to seek help.
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10/09/2009
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