We need to talk about suicide
Death by suicide happens every 11 minutes* in the United States, yet talking about suicide is uncomfortable and knowing what to say to someone in crisis can be fraught with fear of making things worse.
Normalize the conversation
Talking about suicide is critical — to save lives, to raise awareness, to normalize the conversation. One way you can help is by sharing our We Need to Talk About Suicide infographic with employees via email or on your intranet. Download it by clicking on the image above.
Blue KC also offers these suicide and mental health resources.
Education and initiatives
Blue KC Behavioral Health page
Shut Out the Stigma – Partnership between Blue KC and the Royals to provide support for behavioral health and remove the stigma around mental health.
Articles
Suicide awareness and prevention – Know the warning signs and where to get help
Creating safe and secure spaces to lower suicide risk
Suicide prevention and intervention: Know who to call
Suicidal ideation: Know the signs
Help a loved one who is suicidal
*National Alliance on Mental Illness
