The Trevor Project Launches ‘Talk To Me’ Campaign

Via Huffington Post

This September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time when we should all learn steps we can take to prevent the tragedy of suicide and take action to reduce risk for all people. During this month of awareness, I urge the LGBT community to take a stand and lead the fight to end suicide.

Do you know that suicide is the third leading cause of death among all youth, from as young as age 10 through age 24, and that LGBT youth attempt suicide at greater rates than straight youth? The worst part about these tragic statistics is that suicide can be prevented.

Research shows that our own cultural barriers are among the biggest challenges to preventing suicide. For too many people, asking for help is out of the question, and even if we want help, we might not know where to find it. Making it easier to ask for help and to find it can make a dramatic difference for a person in crisis. This is the foundation for the Trevor Project’s National Suicide Prevention Month campaign, “Talk to Me.”

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