The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.
To fully achieve its mission, AFSP engages in the following Five Core Strategies:
- Funds scientific research
- Offers educational programs for professionals
- Educates the public about mood disorders and suicide prevention
- Promotes policies and legislation that impact suicide and prevention
- Provides programs and resources for survivors of suicide loss and people at risk, and involves them in the work of the Foundation (taking from their site)
Thanks so much for posting on this topic, Mundie Moms. Like many writers I've struggled with depression since my teens and depression/suicide are subjects not addressed enough by society. Thank you for Thoughtful Thursday!!
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea! You are so welcome. I should have written something about depression in my post. We'll post more about this in the feature. I agree with you, depression and suicide aren't talked about enough. There needs to be a lot more discussion about them and how serious they can be and are.
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KatieB (Mundie Moms) - Such an important service that AFSP provides. I know there are international organizations out there that address this same need. The bottom line is to call...if you need them. They're out there for you.
ReplyDeleteThoughtful Thursday is just one of the reasons I love you ladies. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you Myra! You know how much we love you!
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