09/24/2026
When we talk about su***de prevention, the conversation often begins when someone is already in crisis.
But prevention starts much earlier.
Alabama's State Su***de Prevention Plan identifies several factors that can help protect against su***de risk, including:
💙 Access to effective mental health care
💙 Connection to family, friends, and community
💙 Coping and problem-solving skills
💙 The ability to adapt when life changes
💙 Self-esteem
💙 A sense of purpose or meaning
These things don't make someone immune to depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, or difficult circumstances.
But they remind us that su***de prevention isn't only about recognizing an emergency.
It's also about building lives and communities where people have support, connection, skills, resources, and somewhere to turn when things get hard.
Check on your people.
Make space for honest conversations.
Help someone connect with professional support when they need it.
And don't underestimate the importance of simply helping another person feel connected.
Prevention happens long before a crisis. 💙💜
If you or someone you know is experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Source: Alabama State Su***de Prevention Plan 2021–2026.
