September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Christy Beck from Beck Psychotherapy discusses how you can “ACT” if you know someone at risk for suicide.

Signs

Talking about wanting to die

Feeling Hopeless

Withdrawing from social support

ACT

Acknowledge that something is wrong. Let them know about your concerns.

Care by showing your love and support.

Treat the problem.

Beck Psychotherapy provides online screenings to help members of the community check on their own mental health. Click the link for a free and anonymous screening. Beck Psychotherapy is located at 103 East Beaver Ave. Suite #2 in State College, and you can call them at (814) 409-7744. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.