September is Suicide Prevention Month

 Content/Trigger Warning: This blog post deals with Suicide.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. How can you help prevent suicide?
❤ Know the warning signs (See below)
❤ Educate yourself about the myths around suicide (See below)
❤... and above all, check on your friends and loved ones... EVEN the strong ones. Sometimes it's the people who seem the strongest who have the hardest time asking for help. Don't wait for them to ask: check in, make sure they know you care and that you're available to listen and support them. 

Some numbers to know:

• NS Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167
• Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 / crisisservicescanada.ca
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868