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"What you do makes a difference. You have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." (Jane Goodall)
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Memorials:
The benchmark here is to create a memorial that is life-affirming and encourages coping skills and resilience, especially in the face of difficult life events. Samples of these types of activities include:
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Making donations to a local crisis center or other charitable organization
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Collecting money to help family with funeral expenses
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Participating in an event that raises awareness about suicide prevention
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Buying books for the school library or hosting school programs that highlight resilience
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Service projects providing opportunities to help others
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Writing notes to the family to give the ‘gift of memories’
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Collaborating with community agencies and groups that promote good mental health, such as the local chapter of the Mental Health Association
Responsibly Messaging
Responsibly Spread Awareness
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Use Factual Information
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Provide Resources
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Use a Positive Narrative
Strategic Communication Planning
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Convey that suicide is complex
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Show that help is available
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Portray characters with suicide thoughts that do not die
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Every day people in your life can be a resource for help
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Use non judgemental language
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Avoid describing ways to die by suicide
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Show the grieving & healing process of those left behind
