Suicide Prevention
Introduction
Every twelve minutes a person dies by suicide and Muslims are not immune. Get to know the warning signs, where to go for help and what to say to a friend who is struggling. Use this infographic as a quick reminder of what you can do! Never underestimate that your kindness and attention can serve as a means of prevention, especially if done in an educated manner.
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Citations
The infographic content was compiled by Mariam Kandil, Ayan Nur, and Sameera Ahmed. The infographic was designed by Sarrah AbuLughod.
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