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Williamson County Proclaims September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - Williamson County (.gov)
988 Lifeline / Crisis (Google News) · September 9, 2025
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Williamson County officials have officially named September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to address rising local and state mental health concerns. In Texas, a person dies by suicide every two hours on average, with young adults between 25 and 29 seeing the sharpest increase in rates. Local leaders emphasize that mental health conditions can affect anyone and should be treated with the same urgency as physical illnesses like heart disease. Support is available through 988, local crisis hotlines, or emergency services.
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Key takeaways
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children ages 10 to 14 in the United States.
- Texans between the ages of 25 and 29 have experienced a 69 percent increase in suicide mortality rates.
- Youth in the Texas foster care system are three times more likely to die by suicide than their peers.
- Warning signs include prolonged sadness, withdrawal, mood swings, and increased drug or alcohol use.
- The 988 Lifeline and Bluebonnet Trails hotline provide 24/7 support for individuals in crisis.
- Asking a loved one directly if they are planning to harm themselves can help save their life.
Williamson County Proclaims September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Williamson County (.gov)
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