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Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 15-34 years of age in the United States, and getting a conversation started on mental health can be tricky. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention now makes it easier by providing several free toolkits to share with your students, communities, coworkers, and loved ones. With a dozen different suicide prevention kits, you can choose based on environment and age group you want to focus on. The kits include different ice breaking activities, information on how to become a certified suicide prevention educator, and learn about different residencies you can become a part of to help others.
Whether you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention tries to bring hope to those affected by suicide. The “Finding Support” web page was created to reassure you that you are not alone during these tough times, and know resources are always provided to help you heal. The functions of the web page include: locating support groups and therapy facilities in your neighborhood, coping activities and exercises, suicide hotlines, and outside resources to help recover from any previous experiences with suicide.