USPS: National Suicide Prevention Week – Sept. 5-11

September 3, 2021 National Suicide Prevention Week, an annual observance that highlights the importance of mental health care and early intervention, is Sept. 5-11. The week includes World Suicide Prevention Day, which is always held Sept. 10 and aims to bring attention to global efforts to prevent suicides. To help raise awareness, the USPS Employee…

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USPS: Caring Letters Program curbs veteran suicides

Mail call has always been a morale-boosting military tradition, but it turns out that mail can do more than improve a service member’s disposition — it can also save their life. Last summer, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched the Caring Letters Program, which mails recurring messages to veterans enrolled in VA health…

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USPS: National Suicide Prevention Week – September 6-12

The Postal Service’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is highlighting National Suicide Prevention Week, which is Sept. 6-12. The week calls attention to the importance of mental health care, early intervention, proper diagnosing and regular treatment to prevent suicides. The EAP website has several resources, including a video on suicide prevention and a downloadable book, “Suicide…

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