Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Support and resources for your well‑being

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, serving as an important reminder that everyone goes through difficult moments, and no one should have to navigate those moments alone. If you find yourself in crisis or feeling overwhelmed, know there are different types of support available depending on what you need. For example, both King County’s Making Life Easier program and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline have mental health professionals available... Continue Reading →

September 16, 2026 0

Wellness Hero Skyler Bridges

Balanced You Wellness Heroes highlights employees doing things to better their lives, the lives of their colleagues, and our community. Meet Wellness Hero Skyler Bridges, Executive Assistant to the King County Assessor. In this video Skyler talks about breaking down the stigma of suicide, shares a personal story on how he has been impacted by... Continue Reading →

September 25, 2024 0

Balanced You Conversations: Veterans mental health

Balanced You Conversations is a series of talks about important topics related to overall health and well-being. Karla Clark, Employee Health & Wellness Educator with the Balanced You team talks with Taylor Nguyen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with Wellness x Design. They discuss veterans mental health including suicide prevention, signs, and treatment for... Continue Reading →

September 24, 2024 0

Increase connection during Suicide Prevention Month

By Whitney Abrams, Chief People Officer National Suicide Prevention Month, recognized during September, is a month to bring awareness to the general public and those who are affected by suicide. Mental health struggles, such as suicidal thoughts, can happen to anyone at any time. Whitney Abrams, Chief People Officer Mental health may be especially impacted... Continue Reading →

September 10, 2024 0

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