Title: NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH - September 2021 | National Today
Headings: National Suicide Prevention Month –
September 2021

National Suicide Prevention Month – September 2021
When is National Suicide Prevention Month 2021?
History of National Suicide Prevention Month
National Suicide Prevention Month timeline
A Suicide Prevention Center Opens
A Suicide Prevention Task Force is Created
Crisis Centers are Established Nationally
A Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program is Passed
By The Numbers
How to Observe National Suicide Prevention Month
Spread the message
Volunteer at a crisis center
Record a supportive video
5 No-nonsense Tips To Help Someone In Crisis
Ask direct questions
Listen to their answers
Do a safety check
Don't keep this a secret
Ensure they seek professional help
Why National Suicide Prevention Month is Important
It promotes awareness
It starts a dialogue
It initiates change
National Suicide Prevention Month dates

Content: 10 – the ranking of suicide as the leading cause of death in the U.S.
47,511 – the number of Americans who died by suicide in 2019. 1.38 million – the number of suicide attempts in the U.S. in 2019. 13.93 – the age-adjusted suicide rate per 100,000 individuals. 3.63 – the number of times by which more men committed suicide than women in recent years. 69.38% – the percentage of white males who accounted for suicide deaths in 2019. 50.39% – the percentage of all suicides by firearms. 93% – the percentage of Americans surveyed who think suicide can be prevented. How to Observe National Suicide Prevention Month
Spread the message
Throughout Suicide Prevention Month, it’s extremely important to spread awareness, take time to reach out to those in need and help people understand the severity of this cause. How? Hand out Suicide Prevention pins, start a campaign, and share stories of hope on social media.