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This week, September 8–14, is National Suicide Prevention Week. This moment is a powerful reminder that each and every one of us has a role to play in promoting awareness about mental health and suicide prevention.

In recognition of this important week, we're asking you to Walk With Us in the fight to stop suicide by finding an [Out of the Darkness Community Walk]([link removed]) in your area, or by [donating directly]([link removed]) to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help us continue our mission. Our Community Walks shed light on mental health and bring hope to those affected by suicide. They also raise necessary funds that go directly toward AFSP's scientific research, public policy and advocacy efforts, and support for survivors of suicide loss. These funds also allow for the continued development and delivery of our life-saving suicide prevention education programs, created by experts and facilitated by dedicated AFSP volunteers across the country.

[Find a Community Walk]([link removed])

Participate in a Lifesaving Education Program

AFSP’s education programs help to increase understanding about mental health and suicide prevention in communities across the country. Through research, we know the importance of culturally relevant education, and we are committed to developing and delivering programs that engage diverse communities. To reflect this commitment, AFSP recently updated our flagship education program, [Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention]([link removed]) –– a community-based presentation that offers guidance on what people can do to prevent suicide. To learn more about Talks Saves Lives and the recent revamp, you can read our [recent blog article]([link removed]).

We encourage you to connect with your local chapter at [afsp.org/chapters]([link removed]) to request a Talk Saves Lives program or become a trained presenter. You can also register to attend an in-person or virtual presentation at [afsp.org/calendar]([link removed]).

Talk Saves Lives is just one of AFSP’s many education programs, which include [It's Real]([link removed]), a series of suicide prevention education programs intended for young people, and [More Than Sad]([link removed]), a set of suicide prevention education programs designed for parents, teachers, and other school personnel. To read more about these programs, and others, you can visit our [Community Programs]([link removed]) page.

Attend an Upcoming Virtual Event

The Out of the Darkness Community Walks and our education programs are both ways to raise our culture’s understanding of suicide. You can also save the date for the following upcoming virtual events:

- TODAY at 1 pm ET — Action Alliance #BeThere [X (formerly Twitter) Chat]([link removed])

AFSP Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement Victor (Vic) Armstrong, MSW, will answer questions focused on connectedness, and the importance of communication and messaging on suicide prevention and mental health.

- September 10 at Noon ET — Congressional Briefing on Maternal Suicide

[Register here]([link removed])

Join AFSP Senior Vice President of Research Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman and the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health leaders to learn about the latest policy and research updates on maternal suicide. This virtual congressional briefing will feature experts and leaders in maternal mental health and suicide prevention.

- September 11 at 2 pm ET — Emergency Risk Protection Orders: An Effective Tool to Prevent Firearm Suicides

[Register here]([link removed])

Join AFSP and the National ERPO Resource Center for a webinar to discuss the effectiveness of emergency risk protection orders (ERPOs) as a tool to prevent firearm suicides.

- September 24 at 6 pm ET — Three Psychiatrists on a (Virtual) Couch: Therapy, Authenticity, and Vulnerability

[Tune in live on AFSP’s Instagram channel]([link removed])

Moderated by AFSP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, this special conversation will focus on the role psychiatrists play in normalizing mental health care, emulating authenticity and vulnerability, and their experience both giving and receiving therapy themselves. Dr. Moutier will be joined by Psychiatrist and Chief Wellness Officer [Dr. Jessi Gold]([link removed]) of the University of Tennessee System, and adult and pediatric psychiatrist, [Dr. Kali Hobson]([link removed]).

Many other events will be taking place throughout the month. Check back for updated information throughout the month on [AFSP’s event calendar.]([link removed])

National Suicide Prevention Week is the perfect time to Walk With Us in spirit, whether it’s by participating in an Out of the Darkness Walk in your community, spreading the word to others, getting involved in any of AFSP’s efforts, or donating to the cause to keep our programs running. 

[Find a Community Walk]([link removed])

Support suicide prevention by [donating to AFSP]([link removed]) today!

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