Abilene counselor shares message of hope during Suicide Prevention Month

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene Counselor Brody Powell is sending a message during National Suicide Prevention Month to help raise awareness about mental health, reduce the stigma and remind those who are struggling that they are not alone.

The month of September is a time to encourage open conversations about mental well-being and highlight the importance of recognizing warning signs. Powell emphasized the importance of creating a community where people feel safe to talk about their struggles, which is key to preventing suicide, and urged residents to check in on one another and to seek help without hesitation.

“A lot of us don’t want to die. We’re just not wanting to keep living like this. So let’s throw a curveball and add a variable to this life that you’re currently living to see what we can do to get you unstuck and out of those suicidal thoughts,” Powell expressed.

Mental health remains a serious issue across the country that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. There is access to support, understanding and early intervention that can play a critical role in saving lives. Resources like the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offer free, confidential help 24 hours a day.

Click here to see a list of resources right here in the Big Country.