Help Save Lives During Suicide Prevention Month & Beyond!

Everyone can play a role in preventing suicide. During National Suicide Prevention Month in September, raise awareness by sharing resources that can help you recognize the warning signs of suicide and learn how to get help.

Your mental health matters.

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Good mental health helps you cope with stress and can improve your quality of life. Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the United States. 

Get tips and resources here from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and the United Way of Broward County Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, to help take care of your mental health, become educated, and to understand others. Everyone can help save lives by sharing science, and sharing hope.

How To Get Help

Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. No matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.
Call 911 in life-threatening situations.

Statistics

From the United Way of Broward County Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention

Depression Symptoms and Suicide among Florida Youth, from the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey.

In 2023, 8.1% of Florida students reported at least one suicide attempt during the past year. 

In Broward County, data from 2022 show that 55% of girls and 30% of boys indicated feeling sad or depressed on most days, and that 8.3% of girls and 4.2% of boys reported a suicide attempt in the past year.

From the NIMH Information Resource Center  

Research shows that mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year. Estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment. The information on provided below includes currently available statistics on the prevalence and treatment of mental illnesses among the U.S. In addition, information is provided about possible consequences of mental illnesses, such as suicide and disability.
For information and statistics on a list of disorders and illnesses, click here.

Do You Need Help With Your Mental Health ?

If you don't know where to start, this infographic may help guide you.

 Let’s work together to improve suicide prevention efforts and support those in need!