September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

More than 120 people are lost to suicide every day in the U.S.
More than 90 percent of those who die from suicide have a diagnosable mental health disorder.

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of the over 21 million adults in the U.S. who live with a mood disorder, but it takes support from people like you to make that happen.

Peer support has been clinically shown to reduce the incidence of suicide and enhance the quality of life for people who live with a range of mental health conditions. The understanding and connection that comes from peer support is a critical part of many people's wellness, especially when developed in conjunction with medication, therapy, and personal wellness strategies.

Close to 50,000 people's lives were improved by DBSA Support Groups in 2017. That's 50,000 people that were feeling lonely or misunderstood who were able to find a supportive community because of DBSA. In fact, Charity Navigator recently named DBSA as one of the top nonprofits supporting suicide prevention and mental health.

Help us celebrate the tremendous healing that comes from peer support. Make a gift today to commemorate Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and help DBSA grow our impact. Your support makes these transformative peer communities possible.
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DID YOU KNOW?

DBSA is informing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about person-desired treatment outcomes, and your voice needs to be heard! Take the survey today at DBSAlliance.org/SupportWellness Results will be shared at a public FDA meeting on Nov. 16, 2018. All are welcome to attend.

WANT MORE FACTS AND RESOURCES?

Connect with DBSA on social media for support and education each day of
September and beyond.

http://www.Facebook.com/DBSAlliance
http://www.Twitter.com/DBSAlliance
http://www.Instagram.com/DBSAlliance

If you or a loved one is in immediate danger of suicide, please don't hesitate to call
1-800-273-8255 or text DBSA to 741-741.