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HHSC Offering Trainings During National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - Texas Health and Human Services (.gov)
988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) · September 3, 2025
In plain language
Texas Health and Human Services is hosting a series of free online webinars during September for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. These sessions cover topics like how to talk about suicide, supporting survivors of loss, and using mindfulness for mental health. The goal is to help people recognize warning signs and connect those in need with professional resources. By learning these strategies, community members can better support loved ones who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.
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Key takeaways
- Texas HHSC is offering online trainings on suicide prevention and intervention throughout the month of September.
- Webinar topics include how to use helpful language when discussing suicide and how to support survivors of suicide attempts.
- Common warning signs of suicide risk include talking about death, putting affairs in order, or increasing substance use.
- The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 support through calls, texts, and online chats.
- Practicing mindfulness is being highlighted as a promising strategy for long-term suicide prevention.
HHSC Offering Trainings During National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Texas Health and Human Services (.gov)
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