Spread hope, have conversation during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Headline as published by The Missouri Bar.
by Stacy Parmer, MOLAP director Note: If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911. Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free, 24/7 support. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to fostering dialogue around mental health and taking actionable steps toward preventing suicide. A 2023 study found that lawyers "are prone to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse which are strongly linked to suicide risk.” 1 In fact, an estimated 11% percent of lawyers in the U.S. have experienced suicidal thoughts, nearly…
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