James Donaldson on Mental Health - What you need to know during Suicide Prevention Month

By Siobhan Riley

RALEIGH, N.C. — September is Suicide Prevention Month.

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. 

More than 13 million people thought about suicide in the U.S., nearly 4 million made a plan for suicide and 1.6 million people attempted suicide, according to the CDC.

Amy Brundle with the National Alliance on Mental Health in North Carolina says signs to look out for include isolation, sudden changes in behavior or hygiene and having trouble eating or sleeping.

If you or someone you know needs help, contact the suicide and crisis lifeline by dialing 988, or visit the NAMI helpline website for more information.

#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/JamesMentalHealthArticleFind out more about the work I do on my 501c3 non-profit foundationwebsite www.yourgiftoflife.org Order your copy of James Donaldson's latest book,#CelebratingYourGiftofLife: From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy

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