AVMA Videos Address Questions about Suicide

September 30, 2019 — AASV Staff

September is Suicide Prevention Month. We can all help prevent suicide. AVMA has produced three short videos that address this important topic. 

• What should you do if someone tells you they're thinking about suicide? 
• What is the correct terminology for talking about suicide and does it matter?
• What does suicide contagion mean and what can be done to prevent it?

Read more at AVMA.

Suicide hotlines in North America:
[USA] National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK(8255) or http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
[CAN] Crisis Services Canada: 1.833.456.4566; Québec: 1.866.277.3553
[MEX] 525-510-2550; SAPTEL: (55) 5259-8121

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