September is National Suicide Prevention Month

Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.

The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 150 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.

24/7 call 1-800-873-8255

24/7 chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

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Read more about this topic at the Library - we have books, e-books, and more.

All SWC students can check out up to 25 books for four weeks with their photo ID card.

Check It Out -- Suicide Awareness Month

Did you know that Southwestern College has a support system for personal wellness and mental health? It's located in the Cesar Chavez One Stop Center. Free workshops and appointments are available to all SWC students.

In the Library’s glass display case on the upper floor that there's a great title emphasizing the theme of suicide awareness. It is called, Cracked, Not Broken. It was written by Kevin Hines and published in 2013. Its call number is: RC464.H56 A3 2013.

This book and many others on this topic can be found through the SWC Library’s Search the Library Catalog webpage.

Cracked, Not Broken is an autobiographical account of a 19-year old who survived an attempt to commit suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. In the book, the reader learns that the author’s mental illness (bipolar disease) was one factor in his decision to attempt suicide. But, more importantly, the reader learns how the author finds the will to live with the help of time, hard work, and others’ support. This book provides insight to one of many factors that can lead to thoughts of suicide or committing this act.

Come to the library to see more Suicide Awareness-related titles on display this month.

Review by Arnold Josafat, SWC Librarian

Suicide Awareness Month

February is Suicide Awareness Month.

Stop by the top floor of the Library to visit our display on this important topic. Any of the items on display may be checked out for four weeks with your SWC photo ID card.