September marks National Suicide Prevention Month. Advocates contend it's a month to not only remember those lost to suicide, but to offer hope to the millions of people who might be struggling with suicidal ideation. Monday marked 988 Day and the beginning of “Closer Look’s” monthlong series focusing on suicide awareness and prevention. Throughout the series, we will hear personal stories, and show host Rose Scott will also talk with advocates and mental health experts. To kick off the series, we first hear from Dr. Camillia Harris, an Atlanta-area mental health advocate and founder of the justUs MH Foundation, and Shanti Das, founder of the nonprofit Silence the Shame and author of the book “Silencing My Shame.”  They shared their personal stories and their ongoing efforts to help others. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988.

September marks<a href="https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-month/"> National Suicide Prevention Month</a>. Advocates contend it's a month to not only remember those lost to suicide, but to offer hope to the millions of people who might be struggling with suicidal ideation. Monday marked<a href="https://988lifeline.org/988-day/"> 988 Day</a> and the beginning of &ldquo;Closer Look&rsquo;s&rdquo; monthlong series focusing on suicide awareness and prevention. Throughout the series, we will hear personal stories, and show host Rose Scott will also talk with advocates and mental health experts. To kick off the series, we first hear from Dr. Camillia Harris, an Atlanta-area mental health advocate and founder of the <a href="https://www.bmmhc.com/">justUs MH Foundation,</a> and Shanti Das, founder of the nonprofit <a href="https://silencetheshame.com/">Silence the Shame</a> and author of the book<a href="https://shantidas.biz/shop/"> &ldquo;Silencing My Shame.&rdquo;</a>&nbsp; They shared their personal stories and their ongoing efforts to help others. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988.

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.