As Suicide Prevention Month Ends, Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time when we shine a light on mental health, raise awareness, and remind one another that talking about struggles can save lives. As the month comes to a close, the work doesn’t stop here.

Conversations Don’t Expire

Maybe you’ve thought about reaching out to a friend but weren’t sure how. Maybe you had that “awkward” conversation and realized it mattered more than you imagined. The truth is—there’s no deadline on checking in. Asking “How are you, really?” is powerful in any month.

• Asking directly shows you care. It doesn’t have to be fancy—just genuine.

• Listening is more important than fixing. Often, being heard is the most healing thing.

• Support doesn’t stop in September. Knowing you’ll follow up later builds trust and safety.

A Community Beyond One Month

Suicide prevention isn’t a campaign—it’s a commitment to each other. When we look out for friends, classmates, coworkers, or neighbors, we build a culture where help-seeking feels safe and compassion is the norm.

Together, we can:

• Keep sharing resources like seizetheawkward.org

• Normalize talking about feelings year-round

• Encourage reaching out to 988 anytime someone is in crisis

What You Can Do Next

As September ends, challenge yourself to keep the conversation alive:

• Send a quick “thinking of you” text.

• Check in on someone who’s been quiet lately.

• Be the person who listens without judgment.

💛 Suicide prevention doesn’t end with a month. It lives in the daily choices we make to care for one another.

Together, we can create a community where no one struggles alone.

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