September is National Suicide Prevention Month

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.

2000.- - according to the american - foundation for suicide- prevention, suicide is the 10th- leading cause of death in - the united states.- in order to bring awareness to- the issue...- the month of september is - recognized as national suicide- prevention month.

- its focused on letting people - know there's programs and - organizations willing to help - and support those suffering - from depression, anxiety and ma- have suicidal thoughts.

- having open conversations and - checking on your loved ones - are just a few ways to raise- awareness and save lives.

- - "one life means everything.

I - posted- on facebook this morning that - one minute of time for us can - mean a lifetime - for someone else.

That's the- most important thing that we ca- - - - do.

Give that - person back their lifetime that- they may otherwise be thinking- about sacrificing."

- - - - if you or someone you know are- having suicidal - thoughts, call the national - suicide prevention- lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

- you can also reach out to the - - - - gulfport behavioral health- system at 1-800-831-1700.

- both services are available 24/- and remain confidential.- - the