Sucide Awareness with Marcia Ramstrom

Thoughts of suicide are surprisingly common. At any given time, around 1 in 25 people is thinking about suicide to some degree. For most people, thinking about suicide isn’t about wanting to die. Instead, it’s about tension between their reasons for staying alive and their desire to escape from pain that feels unbearable.

Within this tension lies the risk of death—but also the possibility of intervention, hope, and life. This is where someone with the right skills can help tip the balance and change a life forever. Learn how to recognize the signs of suicide, support those who are struggling and take proven, life-saving action. Be empowered to make a difference.