Cenpatico takes pride in recognizing this week (September 5-9) as National Suicide Prevention Week. We are committed to working with communities, stakeholders and individuals throughout the nation to raise awareness about this preventable disease.

On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the Williamson County Mental Health Task Force held a ceremony at 9 a.m. on the south steps on the Williamson County Courthouse to symbolize the 39 individuals who committed suicide last year in Williamson County, Texas. Cenpatico was pleased to donate teddy bears for the event; these bears were donated to the Children’s Advocacy Center following the ceremony. One of the speakers at the ceremony was Jeff Curley of ‘Pick with Austin’ whose son lost his battle with depression and committed suicide.

To learn more about Suicide Prevention, click on one of the following resources:

•             Who does suicide affect?

•             Suicide in America – Frequently Asked Questions (National Institute of Mental Health)

•             Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts (National Institute of Mental Health)

•             Suicide in the U.S.: Statistics and Prevention (National Institute of Mental Health)

On September 7, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is sponsoring a video cast research symposium on suicide prevention from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Eastern). Click here for more information.

Are you in a crisis? If so, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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