Messaging Matters: Safe and Effective Messaging for Suicide Prevention

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Hello, everyone! 

The way we talk about suicide can contribute to suicide prevention. Next time you bring up the topic of suicide, remember these helpful tips:  

  • Provide a suicide prevention resource
  • Educate the audience about warning signs and risk factors 
  • Avoid discussing details about the method of suicide 
  • Explain complexity of suicide. Avoid oversimplifying 
  • Focus on prevention. Avoid sensational language and images 

More suicide prevention events and resources at SMCHealth.org/SPM.  

Events happening this week:  

💜 Mon, 9/25 – Be Sensitive Be Brave at Belmont Library 

💜 Wed, 9/27 – Be Sensitive Be Brave at Atherton Library 

💜 Thurs, 9/28 – Be Sensitive Be Brave at Half Moon Bay Library 

💜  Thurs, 9/28 – Crafternoon hosted at SMC Pride Center, San Mateo 

💜 Fri, 9/29 – Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud via Zoom 

💜 Sat, 9/30 – Recovery Dance at P90 Friendship Hall, San Mateo 

Attend events, get involved and find support at SMCHealth.org/SPM. 

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, contact our 24/7 CRISIS hotlines:                
Call 650-579-0350 or 988                
Text “Bay” to 741-741 or 988                
Visit SanMateoCrisis.org  

In community,  

Sylvia Tang & Kristie Lui 

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