
Reach Out, Don’t Wait
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — and it’s time we talk honestly about what prevention really means.
We often tell people who are struggling: “Call me if you need anything.” But as a therapist, I can tell you what I hear most often: when someone is caught in suicidal thoughts, they usually don’t call. They may not even answer the phone. Not because they don’t care — but because depression, hopelessness, and shame can make even that one step feel …