Read more about the article World Suicide Prevention Day
Information

World Suicide Prevention Day

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. We can all play a role to raise awareness and prevent suicides. Here are 5 tips from CDC on what you can do if you're concerned about a friend or loved one: Ask someone you are worried about if they're thinking about suicide. (While people may be hesitant to ask, research shows this is helpful.)Keep them safe. Reduce access to lethal means for those at risk.Be there with them. Listen to what they need.Help them connect with ongoing support.Stay connected. Follow up to see how they’re doing https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/suicide-prevention https://www.iasp.info/wspd2020/take-a-minute/

Comments Off on World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10, 2020
Read more about the article #endstigma
Information

#endstigma

JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN’T SEE IT, DOESN’T MEAN IT’S NOT THERE We can’t see the Coronavirus, and yet it has brought the whole world to a halt. The amount of chaos and disruption is devastating… … and that’s exactly what it’s like for those suffering from invisible illnesses like depression and anxiety. Mental illness is not easily seen. In fact, many people suffer from it in silence. Those close to them may not even realize what they struggle with every day.  At times, just getting up in the morning is a constant battle. For some, they can’t even get sleep…

Comments Off on #endstigma
April 12, 2020
Read more about the article #SafeHands
Information

#SafeHands

Together we can help prevent the spread of Covid-19. All of us can play our part to keep everyone safe. A few precautions to take:1) Wash your hands with soap and water2) Use hand sanitizers when soap and water is not available3) Avoid crowded places4) Stay at home if you feel unwell5) Contact your district health office or CPRC hotline if you suspect you are infected with Covid-19

Comments Off on #SafeHands
March 16, 2020

End of content

No more pages to load