Suicide Prevention

Culture of Health

Dr. Nwando Anyaoku welcomes Dr. Manvi Smith, a psychologist, to discuss the crucial role of mental and physical healthcare in preventing suicide. They explore why social determinants are significant factors and identify who is most at-risk for suicide.

They also discuss the warning signs and what to do if you or a loved one might be at-risk and how you can assist someone who might be in distress.

Help lines:

If you or someone you know may be at risk, please call the mental health crisis lifeline at 988. There is also a text line - 741741 and you can text the word HOME in all caps.

Virtual Hope Box is a smartphone app that was created to prevent suicide. You can download it on any smartphone app platform.

Here a list of other places you or a loved one can turn to for help:

· Suicide Prevention - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (nih.gov)

· 5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (nih.gov)

· Suicide prevention resources | AFSP

· National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)

· Teen Line at 800-TLC-TEEN (800-852-8336) or 911.

· The Trevor Project 1-866- 488-7386 or text 678-678

· They can also reach out to their doctor if they're not in immediate danger but getting worse.