@AFSPoregon

Our mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. 💙 In crisis? Call/text 988.

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The Blueprint aims to support pediatric health clinicians in identifying strategies and partnerships to support children and teens at risk for suicide. View our press release ➡️ afsp.org/story/pediatric-and… Check out the Blueprint ➡️ aap.org/suicideprevention

Pediatric and Suicide Prevention Experts Partner to Create Blueprint for Preventing Youth Suicide

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), in collaboration with experts from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), have created a...

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To address the rising rate of suicide and suicidal thoughts among youth, we are proud to have partnered with the @AmerAcadPeds and collaborated with @NIMHgov experts to create a Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention. 📄
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“We actually have to reach people before they get to the point of being aggressive or engaging in suicidal behavior," said @JillHF_AFSP in a recent virtual panel covered by @PsychTimes: psychiatrictimes.com/view/re…

Researchers Address Youth Suicide Prevention in Virtual Panel | Psychiatric Times

Panelists presented 2 studies comparing evidence-based strategies for improved patient outcomes.

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On the last day of #NVAW, we are honoring our Board of Directors! We would not be the chapter we are today without the incredible dedication and passion of our Board of Directors. Read on to see what makes our board so special: afsp.org/chapter/meet-the-or…
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This month marks the one-year anniversary of the pandemic. This has been a year of extreme loss – from the loss of more than 500,000 Americans, to the loss of our routines and ability to connect in person our loved ones.
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In this blog I share some of my story. My own crisis transformed me, led me to focus my life’s work on suicide prevention. We MUST STOP discouraging doctors (& all ppl) from taking care of their mental health. #vulnerabilityassuperpower #StopSuicide @afspnational @drbreenheroes
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Read AFSP’s Chief Medical Officer @cmoutierMD’s blog about why she is dedicated to preventing physician suicide and promoting positive changes for health care provider mental health. #AFSPadvocacy afsp.org/story/why-i-fight-p…

Why I Fight: Preventing Physician Suicide, and the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection...

We must prioritize the mental health of our frontline medical professionals who are caring for some of our most vulnerable patients, and encourage help-seeking behaviors for mental health concerns...

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We are in awe of #HarryandMeghan for their courage in opening about their personal struggles with #mentalhealth. nytimes.com/2021/03/07/world…

Meghan says she sought help from the palace for suicidal thoughts, but was rebuffed. (Published...

In an emotional disclosure, Meghan Markle described suffering persistent suicidal thoughts during her pregnancy after bullying from the news media and being barred from leaving the house.

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SAMHSA@samhsagov15 Jan 2021
You don’t have to be suicidal or in crisis to call the Lifeline. People call to talk about lots of things: substance use, economic worries, relationships, mental and physical illness, and more. No topic is off limits. If you are struggling, call @800273TALK
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Be patient with yourself. Growing takes time. 🌱
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Are you a #Runner? Consider joining Team AFSP to save lives from suicide AND get free registration in the #EugeneMarathon21 #RunEuge @EugeneMarathon charity.gofundme.com/o/en/ca…
Gifts to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are a sound investment. We make it a priority to maximize the use of every dollar we raise to advance our mission! #Give2AFSP: afsp.org/give2afsp
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Want to make a difference? Join thousands and sign up as one of our Field Advocates today! afsp.org/advocate #AFSPAdvocacy

Public policy action center

Our Action Center helps you stay up to date on the state and federal bills that need your support

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📣The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act has been signed into law! This legislation designates 9-8-8 as the future, easy-to-access, crisis hotline number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.📣 afsp.org/story/nation-s-larg…

Nation’s Largest Suicide Prevention Organization Celebrates National Suicide Hotline Designation...

On Saturday, October 17, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (S.2661), legislation that will support the implementation of the future 9-8-8 crisis hotline, was signed into law.

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“The emotionally healthy thing to do, which is also the difficult and brave thing to do, is to acknowledge our struggles in front of our children and model a healthy response to them.” buff.ly/2Spu5eb
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Reminder: You are loved. ❤️
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Today we're honoring #IndigenousPeoplesDay. Check out these mental health resources that directly support Native and Indigenous Communities ➡️
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¡Este es el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana y Latina! Deslice para ver una lista de recursos de apoyo directo a la salud mental de las comunidades hispanas y latinas. ➡️
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It's National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month! Check out this list of mental health resources that directly support the Hispanic and Latinx communities. ➡️
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Visit afsp.org/HopeInTheMailbox and brighten somoene's day by sending them a free postcard! #HopeInTheMailbox
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