| September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which is a time to help raise awareness and share information about this important public health concern. NIMH is committed to bending the curve of suicide in the U.S., and together with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, NIMH pledged to reduce the suicide rate by 20% by 2025.  NIMH will host a livestream event on September 22, 2021, on suicide prevention during the pandemic, focusing on unemployment, youth, and other population subgroups who may be experiencing elevated risk. Watch the livestream event on NIMH's Facebook or Twitter feeds. You must have either a Facebook or Twitter account to watch. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend's social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency.
Learn more about suicide prevention, warning signs, and how to help someone in emotional pain. | 
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