Today (September 10, 2020) is Suicide Prevention Day! Of course, in practice, everyday should be suicide prevention day. One great way to prevent suicide is to talk! Talking is about connecting and feeling connected is what’s called a “protective factor.”

An understated challenge we are facing is being able to feel connected while maintaining social distancing. The JED Foundation has some great resources on the topic, including “gifs” you can include in text messages and this little video. (I confess this isn’t my favorite music style but it’s worth the two minutes it will take to watch it.)

Here’s an example of one of the many gifs/stickers available. Today would be a great day to reach out and let some folks know “I’m here for you!”