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Our mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Thoughts of suicide? Call 988 or text TALK to 741741.
https://afsp.org/
@afspnational.bsky.socialOn #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we recognize thatculturally competent care is critical.
"There is a need for us as a community to do and be better at supporting our Indigenous Relatives, and we can," shares advocate and scholar Dr. Amáyá Scott.
Read: https://bit.ly/4AUs3GV
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@afspnational.bsky.socialOn #WorldMentalHealthDay, we want to remind you that mental health is just as important as physical health.🧠✨💙
Create space today to support your mental health. Get outside for five minutes, do a breathing exercise, or talk with a loved one who brings you joy. You got this!
@afspnational.bsky.socialThe AFSP Podcast Channel is entering its second season. 🎧💙 In new episodes of Ask Dr. Jill, Strong Talk, and Elevating Voices, listeners will learn about the latest research, hear from changemakers, and more!
Read 🔗 afsp.org/story/raw-re...
@afspnational.bsky.socialYour healing journey is as unique as your relationship with the one you lost. Grief isn’t linear, and everyone moves through it in their own way 💙
Join others who are also exploring their paths through grief at a #SurvivorDay event near you. Register: afsp.org/survivorday 🔗
@afspnational.bsky.socialHope walks here. 💙✨
Every step taken in our Out of the Darkness Walks is a step toward a world without suicide. 👟 Ready to step up for suicide prevention? Find your local walk, register, or start a team today at afsp.org/walks
@afspnational.bsky.socialCommunity is a protective factor for suicide.
“Suicidal people have ambivalence and can be influenced towards hope and survival,” AFSP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Yu Moutier tells CNN, highlighting the role social support plays in suicide prevention.
Read more: www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/h...
@afspnational.bsky.social#HispanicHeritageMonth is an opportunity for us to highlight ways we can all take action –– both to deepen awareness and conversations about mental health and suicide prevention within Latine/x and Hispanic communities.
@afspnational.bsky.socialTogether, we're leading the fight against suicide. 👟🌟
Join a Community Walk near you to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and fund critical efforts to protect mental health and prevent suicide.
Find a walk near you 🔗 afsp.org/walks
@afspnational.bsky.socialWhether you're struggling in silence or not, we see you.💙
We know the emotional struggles you live with everyday are just as real any physical sickness or injury — even if we can't see them.
If you’re struggling, call 988 or text TALK to 741741.
@afspnational.bsky.socialOnce a year, thousands join together to walk through the night to fight suicide at The Overnight Walk. The connections people make last a lifetime, and the funds you raise will save lives. 🌙👟
Save your spot 🔗 theovernight.org/saveaspot
@afspnational.bsky.socialAFSP announced 29 new grants totaling $9.47M, with the organization's total research investment surpassing $100M since its founding in 1987.
Read more: https://afsp.org/story/without-research-theres-no-suicide-prevention-new-research-grants-totaling
@afspnational.bsky.socialWithout research, there is no suicide prevention.💙
AFSP is proud to be the largest private funder of suicide prevention research. This October, we'll be highlighting our impactful suicide prevention research.
Learn more: afsp.org/research
@afspnational.bsky.socialLGBTQ+ youth deserve specialized, affirming crisis support. That's why we’re grateful to see the restoration and operation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Press 3 option 💙
Read: afsp.org/story/afsp-statement-by-bob-gebbia-ceo-on-restoration-of-specialized-988-support
@afspnational.bsky.socialAFSP CMO Dr. Christine Yu Moutier recently spoke with The New Republic about social media use among young adults and how it can go "badly for a certain subset of people" or be lifesaving for those who are "very intentional about their social media use."
@afspnational.bsky.socialSuicide prevention takes us all, today, and every single day. 💙
As #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth comes to an end, our goal to support one another, raise awareness, and save lives continues 365 days a year!
Together, we can create a world where no one feels alone.
@afspnational.bsky.socialWe understand that some days can be harder than others. Try to remember, especially on those difficult days, you are not alone and help is available. 💙🫂 Artwork by Lexi Mire
@afspnational.bsky.socialColleges prioritize student suicide risk, less so for employees, leaving them on their own.
AFSP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Yu Moutier shares how campuses can support faculty and staff, noting "Suicide prevention is everyone's responsibility."
@afspnational.bsky.socialEven the people who seem to have it all together can be struggling in silence. 🧡 Checking in on your friends, especially those who are always there for others, can make a huge difference. A simple "How are you really doing?" lets them know they don't have to carry everything alone. 💬
@afspnational.bsky.socialKnowing the facts is where change begins. 💙
Suicide is currently the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. Through education, open conversations, and better access to care, we can change these numbers together.
🔗 Head to afsp.org/statistics to learn more.
