Just in case no one has told you this today… YOU ARE LOVED! YOU ARE VALUABLE! YOU MATTER! Please do not ever give up on yourself. You are worth fighting for. September marks Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, the millions who have struggled with suicidal thoughts & the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted. EVERYONE can play a role in suicide prevention. Know the warning signs of suicide and to offer support. Seek help for yourself or others by calling or texting 988 or by chatting with 988Lifeline.org. #SPM2024 Here are a few other warning signs of suicide: Increased alcohol and drug use Aggressive behavior Withdrawal from friends, family and community Dramatic mood swings Impulsive or reckless behavior
HELP IS AVAILABLE!
If you or someone you know is struggling with any mental health issues, please do not wait to get help. Seek help now. Here are some great resources: 988 – Oklahoma’s Mental Health Lifeline Call or Text at any time to talk with someone Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder can co-occur. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. 7.7 million adults have co-occurring mental, and substance use disorders. People with mental illness are more likely to experience a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) than those not affected by a mental illness. According to SAMHSA’s 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 21.5 million adults in the United States have a co-occurring disorder. If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance use disorder, please know that help is available and you can find a treatment provider by visiting www.okimready.org.
The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority is working on Substance Misuse Prevention in 13 counties in Western Oklahoma. If you are interested in getting involved with these efforts, please contact Kendra Dilbeck ([email protected]) and she will connect you with the coalition coordinator in your area. You can also visit our website at https://www.swoda.org/substance- use-prevention-treatment- and-recovery for more information.
Our prevention programs are funded by Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, South Western Oklahoma Development Authority, and local coalitions.
RESOURCES:
https://www.samhsa.gov/ newsroom/observances/suicide- prevention-month https://www.nami.org/ About-Mental-Illness/Common- with- Mental- Illness/ Risk-of-Suicide/ https://www.samhsa. gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/medica-tions counseling-related-conditions/ co- occurringdisorders#:~:text=The%20coexistence%20 of%20both%20a%20 mental%20illness%20 and,than%20those%20 not%20affected%20by%20 a%20mental%20illness.
