Tag: Suicide Prevention Month

  • Hillsborough’s BoroSAFE to sponsor awareness campaign in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month in September

    Hillsborough’s BoroSAFE to sponsor awareness campaign in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month in September

    In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, BoroSAFE is sponsoring an awareness campaign throughout the Hillsborough community. Hillsborough was declared a stigma-free community in October 2020. This year’s theme is #BeThe1To, created by the Suicide Prevention Lifeline to spread the word about actions everyone can all take to prevent suicide, according to Hillsborough Township…

  • More than 100 Burlington County lives were lost to suicide over past 18 months

    More than 100 Burlington County lives were lost to suicide over past 18 months

    Several dozen Burlington County officials, workers and guests memorialized those who died by suicide last year during the county’s annual Suicide Prevention Walk. Held annually at the Burlington County Human Services Building, the walk is intended to increase awareness about World Suicide Prevention Day and the resources available to assist those struggling with depression, addiction,…

  • Suicide Prevention Month emphasizes self-care for mental health

    Suicide Prevention Month emphasizes self-care for mental health

    By KRYSTAL NURSE The Sun Less restrictive COVID-19 measures have prompted more business reopenings, but with them come fear, anxiety and stress about living safely in the pandemic. Enter mental health advocates and nonprofits. Elizabeth Roithmayr, director of the New Jersey chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), said studies are not conclusive…