What helps people stay connected, cope with difficult experiences, and find reasons to keep going? These are called protective factors. Protective factors are characteristics, relationships, and circumstances that can help reduce the risk of suicide and support resilience during difficult times.

During this Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, we want to spend some time talking more openly about suicide, suicidal thoughts, and how we can support ourselves and the people we care about.

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, a time to remember those affected by suicide, raise awareness, share resources, and work toward breaking down some of the stigma that can make conversations about suicide so difficult.

Feelings of isolation have been increasing during the times of quarantine. During the coming cold North Dakota months, you may notice...