Good Wednesday morning.

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a time to focus on prevention, education, and treatment services for those affected by suicide or struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Melanie Brown-Woofter , president and CEO of the Florida Behavioral Health Association, marks the day by saying: “Tragically, 3,558 Floridians lost their lives to death by suicide in 2023. This heartbreaking number indicates that our friends could be silently suffering, and that we must continue our efforts to inform and educate so that all of us recognize when someone needs help, learn ways to have a safe conversation with them, and know how to get them help to prevent suicide. It is OK not to be OK, but it is not OK to not ask for help.”

“Together, we can reduce stigma and foster supportiv

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