American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Western NY Chapter

When Janine's adopted daughter Samona unexpectedly took her life, she couldn't help but feel at fault. Janine first started noticing Mona's depression symptoms in high school. "What’s so crazy is how glorious she was to us. She couldn’t see herself through our eyes. That’s the tragedy of depression." Three months after Mona's passing, Janine found support at her first Out of the Darkness Walk, leading her down a path of healing and resilience. Read Janine's story: https://lnkd.in/e8MNncY

Health workers navigate unique physical, emotional, and ethical challenges daily; and stigmatizing policies and practices often discourage health workers from seeking mental health care if needed. Learn how we’re supporting health workers’ access to mental health care and creating a system that works for everyone at https://lnkd.in/eZFrFXNM #ALLINforMentalHealth

Many don’t realize that how employers respond to a suicide death may increase or decrease safety for others in the workplace. That's why, as an employer, crisis response and postvention is critical. Postvention refers to interventions that help people cope with the emotional distress resulting from a death by suicide and prevent additional trauma. Safely initiate postvention efforts with these five crucial steps. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/e6FACtEj

Can you believe that our first WNY Chapter Campus Walk is just a month away?! Grab your friends and family and join a walk near you as we fight suicide together this Spring. Visit the links below for details and to register: St. John Fisher University - www.afsp.org/sjf University at Buffalo - www.afsp.org/ubuffalo Niagara Wheatfield Highschool - https://lnkd.in/gVNTKNDE SUNY Geneseo - www.afsp.org/Geneseo SUNY Brockport - www.afsp.org/Brockport

Accessible treatment and resources for eating disorders is suicide prevention. Join @AllianceforED in saying "Not One More" and sharing hope, offering opportunities, and providing resources this #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek. #EDAW #EDAW2025

Calling all those involved in suicide prevention: SPRC has just released a national needs assessment, and they want YOU to take part! Click on the link to help shape the future of suicide prevention today: https://ow.ly/h07B50UAyim @SuicidePreventionResourceCenter #SuicidePrevention

Culturally relevant mental health resources are essential to fighting suicide among historically marginalized and underserved communities. Our program L.E.T.S. Save Lives brings critical conversations to African American communities. Whether you're a member of the Black and African American community, or an advocate for suicide prevention, these resources can help you learn more about how to support yourself and others: afsp.org/LetsSaveLives #BlackHistoryMonth

This is your reminder that two things can be true at once. After losing a loved one to suicide, it’s critical to give yourself grace. You may think “I’m not allowed to experience any joy or happiness during this time” and “I can only be sad.” But, it’s okay to experience seemingly opposing feelings of growth and grief at once. It’s human nature to feel more than one emotion at a time. So, while your grieving journey may feel daunting and unfamiliar, keep in mind that there is no right or wrong way to grieve. And, remember, growth and grief can coexist. Learn more about Yossi's experience as a researcher and journey as a loss survivor: https://lnkd.in/eNdjuW7z

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate a long legacy of hope and healing among Black and African American people. We know from research that suicide is often preventable. We also know that culturally relevant mental health resources are essential to fighting suicide among historically marginalized and underserved communities. Whether you're a member of the Black and African American community, or an advocate for suicide prevention, AFSP has resources that can help you learn more about how to support yourself and others at https://lnkd.in/eBwzuBqZ

Every story we tell shapes how others see mental health and suicide. For those who report on suicide, make sure to do so with compassion and empathy, avoid graphic details, and always share resources like the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Recovery is possible, and help is always available. ?? Visit afsp.org/safereporting to learn more.