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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Learning about suicide can help us look at suicide from a different angle, one of understanding and compassion for an individual who is struggling.

Suicide

County Of Otter Tail issued the following announcement on Mar. 22. 

Learning about suicide can help us look at suicide from a different angle, one of understanding and compassion for an individual who is struggling. Let’s look at some common myths about suicide.

MYTH: Talking about suicide will lead to or encourage suicide.

FACT: Talking about suicide not only reduces stigma but also allows individuals to seek help, rethink their opinions and share their stories with others. We should not be afraid to speak up about suicide, mental illness, or to seek treatment. 

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.

Original source can be found here.

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