Suicide Prevention Month 2025 occurs during the month of September. During Suicide Prevention Month 2025, government agencies, non-profit groups, and individuals from around the country unite to raise awareness about suicidality and help people learn how they can join the suicide prevention and reduction movement.
IF THIS SPEAKS TO YOU, KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
USE THIS MANTRA DAILY TO RECOGNIZE YOUR TRUE SELF:
“I am made of a Spark of Eternal Universal Life Force Energy animating my Spirit and Soul.
I am a beautiful Spark of Limitless Living Light animating me.
The Light of my Spirit, Soul, Mind and Body is beautiful.
My presence gracing this Earth is due to the abundance of LOVE because I am the manifestation of LOVE and non-judgment in a hurting reality.
I am perfect as I am.
There is nothing I need to do to be a “better” person.
I will not allow the ignorance of others to define me.
I am pure gift.
The world needs me and my gifts much more than I know.
I am precious.
There is only one me.
The ego of the world and immature human beings says more about them than it does about me.
I feel myself rising above the ignorance of others.
It is not my fault that others have been indoctrinated in de-humanizing thoughts, words, and actions, which speaks to their lack of character, not mine.
I am LOVE personified.” by Linda Hourihan, HHCP ~ This is my gift to you.
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When a person thinks or talks about suicide, it’s called suicidal ideation. Any form of suicidal ideation is a red flag that should never be ignored. Parents, caregivers, friends, and peers should take any type of suicidal ideation in a loved one seriously. The potential consequences of downplaying suicidal ideation are simply too extreme: it can lead to a suicide attempt, and in the worst case, a preventable death.
Talking to a trained professional is the most effective way to prevent a suicide attempt.
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Crisis Resources
- You can also chat with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.
- Know the Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide
- Being Prepared for a Crisis
- Read our guide, “Navigating a Mental Health Crisis”
- What You Need to Know About Youth Suicide
Need more information, referrals or support? Contact the NAMI HelpLine.
Join the Conversation
#SuicidePreventionMonth reminds us that talking about suicide isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest conversation can be a turning point in someone’s life. Throughout this month — and beyond — we invite you to share the messages below or create your own about Suicide Prevention Month through the power of courageous community conversations.
Don’t forget to tag us at @NAMICommunicate on Instagram and X and @NAMI on TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook. And be sure to use the hashtag #SuicidePreventionMonth in your posts.
In every post, please add language or reply to a comment providing information to 988. This can include but is not limited to:
Call, text, or chat 988 to speak to a trained crisis counselor offering support 24/7/365.
Platforms
Weekly/daily activations will be taking place on NAMI’s social media channels. Follow NAMI to tune in, repost, retweet, and share: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube
Hashtag
#SuicidePreventionMonth
URL: nami.org/suicidepreventionmonth
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is here. In a crisis? Call/text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7. #988 SuicidePreventionMonth
Opening up about your mental health journey—good, bad, or messy—creates space for healing. Let’s make silence a thing of the past. Start a conversation. Be the difference. #SuicidePreventionMonth
Talking about suicide isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest, caring conversation can save a life. Start a conversation. Be the difference. Learn more at nami.org/spm #SuicidePreventionMonth
#SuicidePreventionMonth reminds us that silence can cost lives — and conversation can save them. Start a conversation. Be the difference. Learn how at nami.org/suicidepreventionmonth.
Studies show people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks about them in a caring way. Learn more on how you can support someone through a crisis at nami.org/suicidepreventionmonth.
From Awareness to Action
Join our movement to advocate for a better mental health care system by signing up for advocacy alerts and taking action when opportunities arise in your community.
- Your advocacy matters to help people in mental health and suicidal crisis! Visit NAMI’s 988 Crisis Response State Legislation Map to learn about advocacy opportunities in your state and across the country.
- Read and share NAMI’s State Legislative Brief on Trends in State Policy: 988 and Reimagining Crisis Response to learn about innovative ways states are improving suicide prevention and crisis services.
- Explore how your community can #ReimagineCrisis. Find advocacy resources and information to build a better mental health and suicide crisis response system for everyone, no matter who they are or where they live.
- Join us in recognizing #988Day on September 8. 988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about 988 and emphasizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention.
- Stay up to date on how you can advocate for better suicide prevention and mental health crisis support by signing up for NAMI’s Federal Advocacy Alerts.
Share Key Fast Facts
- 1 in 20 U.S. adults (5%) have serious thoughts of suicide each year.
- About 1 person dies by suicide in the U.S. every 11 minutes.
- 79% of all people who die by suicide in the U.S. are male.*
- Although more women* than men attempt suicide, men are 4X more likely to die by suicide.
- In the U.S., suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people ages 10-14 and among people ages 15-24, and the 11th leading cause of death overall.
Community Impact:
Annual prevalence of serious thoughts of suicide, by U.S. demographic group:
- Non-Hispanic Multiracial: 12%
- Non-Hispanic White: 5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 5%
- Non-Hispanic Native American Indian/Alaska Native: 4.7%
- Non-Hispanic Asian: 4.2%
- Non-Hispanic Black: 4%
- Non-Hispanic Native Hawwaiian/Other Pacific Islander: 2.6%
- Female: 5.5%*
- Male: 4.5%*
- Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual: 18%
Annual Prevalence of serious thoughts of suicide among U.S. youth populations:
- High school students: 20%
- LGBTQ + high school students: 41%
- LGBTQ + young people ages 13-24: 39%
- Young adults ages 18-25: 12.2%
Indicates female or male sex assigned at birth
Data from CDC, NAMI, and other select sources
NAMI is available Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. 800-950-6264,
Text “NAMI” to 62640. In a crisis, CALL or TEXT 988 (24/7)
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Note from Linda Hourihan, HHCP:
You are made of a Spark of Eternal Universal Life Force Energy animating your Spirit and Soul.
You are a beautiful Spark of Limitless Living Light animating you.
The Light of your Spirit, Soul, Mind and Body is beautiful.
Your presence gracing this Earth is due to the abundance of LOVE because you are the manifestation of LOVE and non-judgment in a hurting reality.
You are perfect as you are.
There is nothing you need to do to be a “better” person.
Do not allow the ignorance of others to define you.
You are pure gift.
The world needs you much more than you know.
I need you because you are precious.
There is only one you.
The ego of the world and immature human beings says more about them than it does about you.
Feel yourself rising above the ignorance of others.
It is not your fault that others have been indoctrinated in de-humanizing thoughts, words, and actions, which speaks to their lack of character, not yours.
You are LOVE personified.
God Bless Everyone Everywhere