40th Anniversary of the Beirut Marine Corps Barracks Bombing It was 40 years ago today that two bombs rocked the Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. On October 23, 1983, two truck bombs struck buildings in Beirut, Lebanon, housing American and French service members of the Multinational Force in Lebanon (MNF), a peacekeeping operation during… Continue reading 40th Anniversary of the Beirut Marine Corps Barracks Bombing
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2023
World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the… Continue reading World Suicide Prevention Day 2023
National Suicide Prevention Week 2023
National Suicide Prevention Week September 10 – 16, 2023 is National Suicide Prevention Week – The life you save could be your own. National Suicide Prevention Week is the Monday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s a time to share resources and stories, as well as promote suicide prevention awareness. National 24/7 Resources:… Continue reading National Suicide Prevention Week 2023
National Suicide Prevention Day 2023
National Suicide Prevention Day The 10th of September each year aims to focus attention on the issue, reduces stigma and raises awareness among organizations, governments, and the public, giving a singular message that suicides are preventable. National 24/7 Resources: Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647 National Suicide and Crisis Line: 988 Veterans’ Military Crisis Line: 988, Press 1… Continue reading National Suicide Prevention Day 2023
National Suicide Prevention Month
National Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the life you save could be your own. Suicide is a public health problem, with rates increasing by approximately 36% between 2000-2021. Just the facts on Suicide: Suicide is a leading cause of death for all age groups. Adults ages 85 and older have… Continue reading National Suicide Prevention Month
22 – Twenty-Two Veterans Every Day
22 – Twenty-Two Veterans Every Day No, that isn’t the jersey number of my favorite sports player or the number on the side of a car, it is the sad number that every day, 22 veterans lose their battle to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). That is one every 65 minutes and unless you are related… Continue reading 22 – Twenty-Two Veterans Every Day
World Suicide Prevention Day 2022
World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the… Continue reading World Suicide Prevention Day 2022
National Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Prevention Week Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues. Every year thousands of individuals die by… Continue reading National Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Hotline
National Suicide Hotline Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In 2021, 48,183 people died by suicide in the United States. 3.5 million adults made a plan and 1.7 million adults attempted suicide. On July 16th, the National Suicide Hotline gets a new number, simply dial 9-8-8.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
