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2025 Suicide Prevention Month Activities and Resources

September is Suicide Prevention Month and #SuicidePreventionWeek is September 8-13, a time in which individuals, organizations and communities around the country join their voices to broadcast the message that everyone can play a role in suicide prevention. The worldwide call to action for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th is #StartTheConversation, which encourages individuals to check in with friends and family, share personal stories, and advocate for crisis and mental health resources.

Here are some actions you can take during Suicide Prevention Month and beyond to #StartTheConversation at home, at school, and in your community!

Download our 2025 Suicide Prevention Week Digital Toolkit with social media graphics, videos, and captions in English and Spanish.

Check in with the young people in your life. Remind them that they are never a bother and that you are here for them. Find additional resources at NeveraBother.org

Share information about the warning signs of suicide. Pain isn’t always obvious. Yet most people considering suicide show warning signs or signals of their intentions. The signs or changes in behavior may appear in their conversations, actions or social media. These are of most concern if the behavior is new, has increased or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change.

On September 10th, light a candle to symbolize hope. At 8pm on World Suicide Prevention Day, light a candle near a window (or on social media) to show your support for suicide prevention, to remember a loved one, and for survivors of suicide.

  • Post a photo of your candle and tag us @YouthCreatingChangeOrg on Facebook and Instagram and include #YouthCreatingChange

Encourage youth to submit to the Hope and Justice Art and Film Contest. For the prompt “What I Wish My Parents Knew,” create a film, podcast, or art piece about what you wish your parents (or other adults) knew about the warning signs of suicide, what life is like as a young person today, or the importance of supporting youth mental health. How can the adults in your life help you feel seen, support your dreams, and help you through tough times? How can young people and older generations come together and have more productive conversations about mental health? Submissions due January 31st, 2026. Learn more here.

Share short films about suicide prevention and mental health created by youth across California on social media, during events or presentations, on your website, or as part of awareness campaigns. Video graphics and captions can also be downloaded in our digital toolkit (English / Spanish – coming soon).

Looking for mental health support? Soluna is an app for teens that offers a safe space to explore and manage your well-being through resources, forums, and more. It’s free, easy to use, and confidential. Download the Soluna app.

Share resources. There are many resources available if you or someone you or someone you know is in crisis or just needs to talk, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Teen Line.

And finally, check in with yourself and with someone in your life. Remind them that they are never a bother. If you need help or someone to listen, connect with one of these resources.

Actividades y recursos para el mes de prevención del suicidio 2025 de Youth Creating Change

Septiembre es el mes de prevención del suicidio y la #SuicidePreventionWeek es desde el 8 al 13 de septiembre, un momento en el que las personas, organizaciones y comunidades en todo el país unen sus voces para difundir el mensaje de que todos tienen una función importante en lo que respecta a la prevención del suicidio. La llamada mundial a la acción por el día mundial de prevención del suicidio el 10 de septiembre es #StartTheConversation, que anima a las personas a ponerse en contacto con sus amigos y familiares, compartir historias personales y defender los recursos para situaciones de crisis y salud mental.

¡Las siguientes son algunas acciones que puede realizar durante el mes de prevención del suicidio y en adelante:  #StartTheConversation en casa, la escuela y su comunidad!

Descargue nuestro kit de herramientas digital para el mes de prevención del suicidio 2025 con gráficos para redes sociales, vídeos y pies de foto que incluyen cortometrajes y obras de arte creados por jóvenes.

Descargue la animación “Right Now” sobre las habilidades que alguien que experimenta pensamientos de suicidio puede usar en el momento para para calmarse y centrarse. La miembro del consejo de Youth Creating Change, Katelyn G., creó los gráficos y se inspiró en prácticas basadas en la evidencia ofrecidas por NowMattersNow.org

 Encuentre más recursos en: youthcreatingchange.org/awareness-education

Cuídese y recuérdese a sí mismo y a los demás que nunca son una molestia. Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988 para comunicarse con la línea de ayuda por suicidios y crisis.