Numerous people have asked, “why even is there even a suicide prevention month?” Many have thought that it was just an excuse for spirit week but it really is way more than that.
National Suicide Prevention Month starts from September 1, 2024-September 30, 2024. National suicide prevention month was established the year 2003. The month is celebrated because it serves as a powerful reminder that there are steps needed to be taken to understand mental health. It is necessary to look out for loved ones, and those who have been impacted by these tragic deaths. This month also helps remind ourselves that we should always ask and make sure our loved ones are doing well and if they’re not, we can help them the best way possible. The month helps to awaken many people to see and know how difficult these situations can really be. This would be known as a wake up call for many. A realization that they have beaten one of their biggest obstacles in life.
When interviewing a student from Joliet Central, they talked about how they felt about Suicide Prevention Month,”I feel like having a whole month just for National Suicide Prevention Month is very necessary. It is like a type of way that many people can reflect on how they have made it out of a horrible experience in their life and now they have officially started a new chapter in their life”, said by Stephanie Urbano.
September is the month that makes everyone honor the people that have been lost . This serves as a significant reminder of the actions we must all undertake to care for our loved ones, the members of our community, and those affected by this primary cause of mortality.