According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), there are an average of 132 suicide deaths per day and an estimated 1.70 million suicide attempts in 2021. Each year during September, we join with others across the country to help bring awareness to suicide and encourage education in hopes of preventing suicide. Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month is a chance to take time to stop and assess yourself and those around you to ensure those who need help have access to it, but what do you do if someone you love may be having thoughts of suicide? Learn about #BeThe1To’s five evidence-supported action steps to take if someone you know is in crisis below. 1. ASK. a. Asking “Are you thinking about suicide?” communicates that you’re open to speaking about suicide in a non-judgmental and supportive way. Asking in this direct, unbiased manner can open the door for effective dialogue about their emotional pain and can allow everyone involved to see what next steps need to be…