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There may be many frightening things this season, but talking about suicide doesn't have to be one of them.💙 Asking someone directly if they are thinking about suicide will not make them suicidal and can actually help. Learn more: afsp.org/realconvo

Data drives discovery. Discovery saves lives. 🔬✨ This October, we highlighted lifesaving research bringing us closer to stopping suicide. Every study funded brings new hope and better support for our communities. See the impact of science in action at afsp.org/research

No one should have to face their grief journey alone. 💙 On 11/21, join suicide loss survivors for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. #SurvivorDay allows loss survivors to connect with a community who understand their unique loss. Join us: afsp.org/survivorday

Together, we're bringing hope and healing to those affected by suicide at our #OutOfTheDarkness Community Walks! 💙 We hope you'll join us and find a walk near you at afsp.org/walks

Support group facilitators play a huge role in creating safe, healing spaces for suicide loss survivors. Our Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training prepares you with the tools to guide individuals through their grief journey. Register: nov26sbftad.attendease.com/

Suicide prevention starts with research. At AFSP, research informs everything we do, including our public policy efforts, programming, loss survivor resources, and our research initiatives. Support suicide prevention research: afsp.org/give #Science2StopSuicide

Allison lost her uncle to suicide in 2010. "There is hope. There is healing. I want to be a part of it, and you can be, too." Join suicide loss survivors like Allison at an International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event near year: afsp.org/survivorday

Your grief is yours alone, shaped by your memories, your life, and your connection with the loved one you lost. If you've lost someone to suicide, join us for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on 11/21 to find connection and hope. Learn more: afsp.org/survivorday

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are the largest private funder of suicide prevention research, shaping innovative suicide prevention strategies worldwide. Support suicide prevention research: afsp.org/give #Science2StopSuicide

Once a year, thousands join together to walk through the night to fight suicide at The Overnight. 💙 This beautiful, impactful night is no one you'll want to miss. Save a Spot and to hear from us when we announce the location and date. Save A Spot at afsp.org/SaveASpot

Finding support from someone who understands the weight of a suicide loss can make all the difference. AFSP’s Healing Conversations program connects loss survivors with trained peer volunteers to offer understanding in a welcoming space. Learn more: afsp.org/HealingConversation…

Healing doesn’t come with a timeline. Give your grief room to ebb, flow, and unfold at its own pace. On 11/21, join thousands of suicide loss survivors at events across the world at International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Register for #SurvivorDay: afsp.org/survivorday

Together, we can walk to fight suicide. 💙✨ Every step we take is a message to anyone struggling that they are never alone. Find your local walk and register today at afsp.org/walk! Want to make extra impact? Donate to a fundraiser.

Join other loss survivors on Saturday, November 21, for #SurviviorDay. Learn more: afsp.org/survivorday 💙

As a clinical psychologist, Yossi Levi-Belz has come to learn that suffering does not end with the suicide event. Recent studies show that over 60 people are profoundly affected by each suicide. Read: afsp.org/story/to-turn-a-per…

If you find scientific research intimidating, we get it. But really, research is for everyone. At AFSP, research informs everything we do. Learn more: afsp.org/research #Science2StopSuicide

After Ericka's daughter said she didn't want to be alive anymore, Ericka knew she had to join her local AFSP Chapter. “The love and support of the community of AFSP volunteers has helped me in ways I cannot express..." Read the blog: afsp.org/story/what-my-daugh…

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we recognize thatculturally competent care is critical. "There is a need for us as a community to do and be better at supporting our Indigenous Relatives, and we can," shares advocate and scholar Dr. Amáyá Scott. Read: afsp.org/story/mental-health…

We all have a role to play in preventing LGBTQ+ suicide. Pride Pathways: Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Communities and Allies is a 90-minute presentation designed to deepen understanding of how suicide impacts the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more at afsp.org/pridepathways 🔗

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we want to remind you that mental health is just as important as physical health.🧠✨💙 Create space today to support your mental health — even if it's something small. Get outside, do a breathing exercise, or talk with a loved one. You got this!