In 2008, September was declared Suicide Prevention Month. It is meant to raise awareness, offer resources and provide comfort to those in need.
Below you’ll find a collection of places to call or chat if you or someone you love is considering taking their own life. In the section following, you’ll find ways to help manage mental health using meditation and mindfulness exercises.
All links lead to resources that are free of charge.
Online Resources
Save provides global lists of emergency services, crisis centers and online chat platforms for those who are having thoughts of taking their own life.
Open Counseling offers an extensive list of suicide hotlines, specific to various countries around the world for those who are having thoughts about taking their own life.
The International Association for Suicide Prevention connects those in need to over 50 health organisations worldwide, dedicated to preventing suicide.
WhatsApp publishes a list of suicide hotlines divided by country.
Mindfulness for Mental Health
Mindful.org shares a list of free mindfulness apps you can download on your phone or iPad.
“Breathe” by Julian Lennon offers a great reminder to take a moment when you need it.
Positive Psychology provides mindfulness tips and resources geared specifically toward teens and kids.
Happier Human presents mindfulness resources tailored to senior citizens.