National Council for Suicide Prevention Launches Take 5 to Save Lives

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 10 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The members of the National Council for Suicide Prevention launched the annual Take 5 to Save Lives suicide prevention campaign in recognition and support of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)-- an annual event held on September 10. The campaign's main tool,www.take5tosavelives.org, is a website that encourages everyone to take five minutes out of their day to learn about suicide prevention and to share the campaign with others.

In partnership with the World Health Organization, the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) established the first WSPD in 2003 as part of a global effort to increase the conversation about suicide prevention which is a serious public health issue.

"Take 5 has grown each year in recognition and support from people around the world" said Dr. Dan Reidenberg, Managing Director of the NCSP and US Representative to IASP.  "By using social media and encouraging people to learn about suicide we are making a difference."

This year's WSPD theme is "Preventing Suicide: Reaching out and Saving Lives," which encourages everyone to consider the role that offering support can play in preventing suicide.  Take 5 incorporates this theme and includes a tool kit with messages, banners, posters and other ways for people to join the movement. 

"Everyone has a role in preventing suicide, and the Take 5 campaign makes it simple to get involved in suicide prevention and easy to share with friends and family, colleagues, or on your social media sites." Reidenberg said. "Take 5 shares five of the most important tools we know of in preventing suicide, and you can learn all five from your home, work or smart phone."

To learn more or to get involved in the Take 5 to Save Live campaign, visit www.take5tosavelives.org  Show your support for the Take 5 campaign by joining the virtual pledge to "Take 5" on World Suicide Prevention Day. https://www.facebook.com/events/399471306923421/

Suicide is a global public health concern. The National Council for Suicide Prevention works to advance suicide prevention through leadership, advocacy, and a collective voice.

Members
American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
The Jason Foundation
The Jed Foundation
Samaritans USA
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
The Trevor Project

Contact
Dr. Daniel J. Reidenberg, PsyD
Managing Director, NCSP
Executive Director, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
[email protected]
952-946-7998

SOURCE National Council for Suicide Prevention

Related Links

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