Death by suicide happens every 11 minutes* in the United States. Yet talking about suicide continues to be difficult and knowing what to say to someone in crisis can be fraught with fear of making things worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clancy Martin disagrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Martin is a University of Missouri\u2013Kansas City philosophy professor and author of the book \u201cHow Not To Kill Yourself: A Portrait Of The Suicidal Mind.\u201d His book is part memoir of his own struggles with suicidal ideation and part practical advice for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk, walk, and smile are three actions Martin recommends for people who find themselves at risk of suicide. Learn more in our article 3 important actions if you\u2019re in crisis<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Martin also has an important message about the positive impacts that can occur when the media responsibly reports on suicide. We cover his message in The positive impact of calling a suicide a suicide<\/strong><\/a> Talking about suicide is critical \u2013 to save lives, to raise awareness, to remove discomfort. One way you can help fuel conversation among employees is with these suicide awareness and prevention resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 important actions if you\u2019re in crisis<\/a> We hope you\u2019ll share these resources throughout Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The positive impact of calling a suicide a suicide<\/a>
Suicide intervention: Know who to call in a crisis<\/a>
We Need To Talk About Suicide<\/a> flyer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n