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First Responders: Your Mental Health Matters If you’re a first responder struggling with mental health, please know that you are not alone support is available. Your service is vital, and so is your well-being. If you are having thoughts of suicide or feeling suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988. Counselors are also available to chat at: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or counselor-connect.com.Many people don’t even know this free, nationwide service exists because we’re not supposed to talk about suicide. But we’re here to say: You deserve support. Your life matters. It is never too late to seek help. We see you. We support you. What you do is important but so are YOU. Reach out today. #fy
In Utah, suicide is the leading cause of death for those between 10 and 24. The Hope Squad — started by a Utah principal more than 25 years ago — teaches students how to advocate for themselves and their peers. On the secondary level, QPR is taught to students, which stands for question, persuade and refer. “Hope Squad is the eyes and ears of the school,” says Maddie, a high school student who serves as the president of the Hope Squad. “They’re not therapists, but they help their peers get the mental health help they need.” Visit sltrib.com to read about her efforts — and other young Utahns' work — to improve mental health around the state. #utah #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #hopesquad #suicideprevention