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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Week 1: Understanding Risk; Embracing Treatment, Hope, and Resilience

Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Today our knowledge about suicide has evolved, as have conversations about mental health. We know that we save lives when we work to #EndTheStigma around seeking help. In September and always, we stand together in strength, dignity hope and purpose.

Help SAMHSA Spread the Word

Explore the 2025 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Toolkit and access key messages and social media posts to share with your partners and audiences this month and beyond.

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