American Hospital Association September 14, 2023
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, with several days that emphasize the opportunity to elevate awareness about the important role everyone can play in suicide prevention and the importance of being there for the people in our lives (#BeThere), especially those who may be struggling or in crisis. September 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day and September 17 is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day.
A recent public poll suggests that mental health has become a leading priority in the U.S., with 76% of people saying their own mental health is equally important to physical health. More than 8 in 10 adults (84%) say that as a result of the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to make suicide prevention a...