#131 TRSS 09-24-2023

Robin rambles about Suicide Awareness Month, aliens, NFL football, and shares a track from Cohlapser's debut album Parallel Destinies.

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Molly J Scanlon's article on Suicide
https://coupleandfamilyclinic.com/suicide-prevention-month-empathy-and-support-in-moments-of-crisis/

Resources for Reaching Out in Moments of Crisis

• 911: If there is an imminent risk and you are concerned for the person’s safety, you can call your local law enforcement agency. They are trained to help.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1 (800) 273-8255
• Veterans press “1”
• Crisis Textline: text HELLO to 741741

Resources for Better Understanding and Empathizing

• #BeThe1To help someone in emotional pain: 5 Action Steps from the National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/5-action-steps-for-helping-someone-in-emotional-pain/index.shtml
• “You Are Not Alone”: Stories on the NAMI Blog https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Month/Share-Your-Story

Read more from Molly
https://coupleandfamilyclinic.com/author/molly-j-scanlon/

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