National Suicide Prevention MonthSample Twitter Posts

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month! If someone you know needed help, what’s the message you’re sending? #ChangeTheConversation #SuicidePreventionMonth

Sample Post #2Suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility. How are you doing your part? #ChangeTheConversation #SuicidePreventionMonth

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Are you concerned about someone? Do you want to learn the skills to save a life? @MDSuicidePrev’s online training is a free, introductory course on suicide prevention. Take it here: https://mdbehavioralhealth.com/training #ChangeTheConversation #SuicidePreventionMonth

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Want to get involved this #SuicidePreventionMonth? Wear yellow to work for suicide prevention awareness! Tweet us your photos! #ChangeTheConversation

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More than 40,000 people die by suicide each year. We can change that together. Why do you speak up? #ChangeTheConversation #SuicidePreventionMonth

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It’s okay to not be okay. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or suicide, call Maryland’s helpline at 211 press 1, text 898-211, or visit https://211md.org/ for help and resources #ChangeTheConversation #SuicidePreventionMonth

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Suicide prevention begins with me. Join me by taking the pledge #ChangeTheConversation #SuicidePreventionMonth

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The language we choose can either contribute to stigma or erase it. Do you know how to talk about suicide? http://reportingonsuicide.org/ #ChangeTheConversation #SuicidePreventionMonth

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Suicide doesn’t discriminate. What makes suicide prevention important to you? #ChangeTheConversation #SuicidePreventionMonth

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Stigma can lead to shame, fear, and silence. Let us know your lived experience with mental health stigma, and how you overcame it #ChangeTheConversation #SuicidePreventionMonth

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Asking about suicide will NOT give someone the idea to attempt suicide. #ChangeTheConversation #SuicidePreventionMonth

Sample Post #12A single suicide death affects at least 115 other people – that’s 115 too many #ChangeTheConversation #SuicidePreventionMonth

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Visit https://bit.ly/2hctFY5 to learn what warning signs and risk factors to look out for #ChangeTheConversation #SuicidePreventionMonth

Sample Post #14September was first declared #SuicidePreventionMonth in 2008 as a time to raise awareness and provide education, support, advocacy, and resources to those in need. Comment your story of being an advocate for people affected by suicide #ChangeTheConversation

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