A volunteer and her children hold up encouraging signs during a National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 3, 2024. The month of September is the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month where many organizations make a concerted effort to destigmatize the mental health struggles that many may face and take the opportunity to educate the public on recognizing signs someone is need of support as well as the avenues to receive support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

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A volunteer holds up an encouraging sign during a National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 3, 2024. The month of September is the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month where many organizations make a concerted effort to destigmatize the mental health struggles that many may face and take the opportunity to educate the public on recognizing signs someone is need of support as well as the avenues to receive support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

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A volunteer greets people during a National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 3, 2024. The month of September is the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month where many organizations make a concerted effort to destigmatize the mental health struggles that many may face and take the opportunity to educate the public on recognizing signs someone is need of support as well as the avenues to receive support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Wynne, 87th Air Base Wing command chief, passes out pins during a National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 3, 2024. The month of September is the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month where many organizations make a concerted effort to destigmatize the mental health struggles that many may face and take the opportunity to educate the public on recognizing signs someone is need of support as well as the avenues to receive support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Smith, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander and 87th Air Base Wing commander, greets people during a National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event at JB MDL, N.J., Sept. 3, 2024. The month of September is the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month where many organizations make a concerted effort to destigmatize the mental health struggles that many may face and take the opportunity to educate the public on recognizing signs someone is need of support as well as the avenues to receive support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

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A U.S. Air Force Airmen holds up an encouraging sign during a National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 3, 2024. The month of September is the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month where many organizations make a concerted effort to destigmatize the mental health struggles that many may face and take the opportunity to educate the public on recognizing signs someone is need of support as well as the avenues to receive support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Smith, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander and 87th Air Base Wing commander, passes out pins during a National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event at JB MDL, N.J., Sept. 3, 2024. The month of September is the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month where many organizations make a concerted effort to destigmatize the mental health struggles that many may face and take the opportunity to educate the public on recognizing signs someone is need of support as well as the avenues to receive support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Wynne, 87th Air Base Wing command chief, passes out pins during a National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 3, 2024. The month of September is the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month where many organizations make a concerted effort to destigmatize the mental health struggles that many may face and take the opportunity to educate the public on recognizing signs someone is need of support as well as the avenues to receive support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

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A U.S. Air Force Airmen holds up an encouraging sign during a National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 3, 2024. The month of September is the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month where many organizations make a concerted effort to destigmatize the mental health struggles that many may face and take the opportunity to educate the public on recognizing signs someone is need of support as well as the avenues to receive support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

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You matter: Nat'l Suicide Prevention, Awareness Month

Published Sept. 4, 2024
By Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- A volunteer and her children hold up encouraging signs during a National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 3, 2024. The month of September is the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month where many organizations make a concerted effort to destigmatize the mental health struggles that many may face and take the opportunity to educate the public on recognizing signs someone is need of support as well as the avenues to receive support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)