The Pew Charitable Trusts has launched a #suicide risk reduction project and reports that #suicide screening can connect people to treatment and save lives. The #CentersfordiseaseControlandPrevention says that more than 47,500 people died by #suicide in 2019–which translates to one death every 11 minutes–and more than 12 million #adults had thoughts of #suicide. #James Donaldson notes: Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes. Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use. Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticle Order your copy of James Donaldson's latest book, Celebrating Your Gift of Life: From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy http://www.celebratingyourgiftoflife.com If you or someone you know needs help, please call the #NationalSuicidePreventionLifeline at 800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741741 to reach a Crisis Text Line counselor.
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