Take 5 to Save Lives Campaign for World Suicide Prevention Day

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The members of the National Council for Suicide Prevention launched the 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, encourages everyone to complete five prevention-focused action steps.  

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 awareness and highlight new research, new programs, and other important activities surrounding suicide prevention across the globe.

"Our major focus this year on World Suicide Prevention Day is that it only takes a minute to change a life. By raising awareness and informing the public that everyone can do something to prevent suicide, we hope to increase the chances of saving our loved ones," said Dr. Dan Reidenberg, Managing Director of the NCSP and General Secretary of the IASP.  "We encourage everyone who is able, to go to take5tosavelives.org, take the 5 steps, and equip themselves to help prevent suicide."

The Take 5 to Save Lives campaign was designed to be shared with colleagues, friends, family, social groups, and on social media using the Take 5 Toolkit. On the website are flyers, the Take 5 logo, social media text and images, and more to make sharing the campaign easy and fun. The campaign can be customized as well.

To learn more or to get involved in the Take 5 to Save Live campaign, visit www.take5tosavelives.org

To show your support for World Suicide Prevention Day, join the virtual Facebook event hosted by the International Association for Suicide Prevention. https://business.facebook.com/events/1717902201841370

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.

Contact:  Dr. Dan Reidenberg
612-741-1354, [email protected]

SOURCE National Council for Suicide Prevention

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