Each 5 years every county in Iowa evaluates its well being wants and develops a five-year well being enchancment plan, and this spring psychological well being was recognized because the primary well being want in Cass County. What this suggestions illustrates is a widespread consciousness of the necessity to deal with psychological well being all through our communities, and for many people who work or dwell in Cass County, it means we acknowledge, whether or not in ourselves or our pals and neighbors, the rising want for psychological well being sources and helps.
September is Suicide Consciousness Month and Wholesome Cass County, Cass County PROSPER, Cass Well being, and Cass County Iowa State College Extension are internet hosting a free group stroll in assist of this vital trigger. The stroll will probably be held on Wednesday, September 29 at 6:30 PM on the Rotary Shelter (West shelter) at Schildberg Recreation Space (102 Buck Creek Street, Atlantic, IA 50022). Fall treats will probably be supplied to attendees in addition to data on psychological well being sources out there in Cass County. Maybe essentially the most significant a part of the night time, nonetheless, will probably be when two native audio system bravely share their tales about how suicide has touched their lives.
Probably the greatest methods to point out assist for folks fighting psychological well being—and individuals who love or care for somebody fighting psychological well being—is just by speaking extra freely about our personal experiences. Everyone knows what it feels wish to undergo emotionally. In actual fact, it is likely one of the solely experiences we are able to all relate to as human beings. Nonetheless, time and time once more we select to undergo in silence. Generally it’s out of worry, such because the worry of judgement or worry of wanting weak, and different occasions it’s to easily keep away from feeling like a burden on others. We persuade ourselves that no one understands, that no one cares, and that no one might help, however listening to others speak about their experiences helps to problem all that.
Once we share, we assist others really feel much less alone, which is why occasion organizers are asking to your assist in accumulating tales from the Cass County group on how suicide has impacted your life. Tales shared could also be posted for individuals to learn on the occasion, however identities will probably be stored nameless. To submit your story, go to https://www.casshealth.org/suicideawarenessevent/ or name 712-243-7479 and depart a message. (Please be aware, there’s a two-minute time-limit for leaving a message. When you have extra so as to add after two minutes, please name again.)
Whether or not you’ve a narrative to share, or are simply trying to join with a fantastic trigger, I hope you’ll contemplate becoming a member of the September 29 group stroll to point out your assist for Suicide Consciousness Month.
Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Are you involved a pal or liked one is perhaps contemplating suicide? Asking about suicide doesn’t enhance suicidal ideas or actions. In case you ask somebody if they’re fascinated by suicide and so they say sure, separate them from something they’re pondering of utilizing to harm themselves, and name the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or go to www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ to speak with a counselor 24/7.
Thanks for all you do to maintain Cass County wholesome.
See you at Schildberg on September 29
