James Donaldson on Mental Health - Are You at Risk? Suicide: Know the Signs

Recognizing warning signs—through conversations, social media posts or changes in behavior—may help determine if you or someone you know is struggling.

There’s no single cause of suicide, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It most often occurs when stress and health issues converge to create feelings of hopelessness and despair.

Recognizing warning signs—through conversations, social media posts or changes in behavior—may help determine if someone you know is struggling.

Millions of workers are affected by mental health and substance use issues every year, costing the U.S. economy billions of dollars due to increased workplace absenteeism, worker turnover and disability costs. Identifying behavioral health challenges by taking a mental health screening leads to improved health and reduced healthcare costs.

#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
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By encouraging your employees to take a brief, anonymous online screening, you’re helping them gain a deeper awareness of their mental health and empowering them to seek support. Screenings give your employees an opportunity to check in on their behavioral health, connect to local resources and work towards recovery. Ensuring the good mental health of your workforce is critical.

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