The Hidden Meaning Behind Suicide Awareness Month Colors

Mike Veny is not a mental health professional. If you, or someone you know, are in need of support, please seek guidance from a licensed mental health professional. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 (in the USA) or speak to a mental health professional.

In this insightful video, Mike Veny delves into the significant hues of suicide awareness month colors, explaining their symbolism and importance. As September, the designated suicide awareness month, approaches, Mike unpacks the meanings behind the suicide awareness month ribbon colors and bolsters the importance of knowledge and proactive engagement in suicide prevention awareness.

Learn why each color was chosen and how they represent the struggles and hope of those affected by grief from suicide. Mike Veny emphasizes the need for suicide awareness month activities to create communal support and shares resources on suicide prevention for teens, helpful interventions, and using the suicide prevention hotline.

Join Mike as he sheds light on essential facts during suicide prevention month, and discover how you can contribute to suicide prevention week and the broader aim of suicide awareness.

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Mike Veny is a globally recognized mental health speaker and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® who has made it his mission to transform stigma into strength through rhythm and story. Known for his electrifying drumming keynotes and raw, real talk, Mike helps workers thrive and organizations create emotionally healthy cultures. His work bridges inclusive excellence, mental health, and professional development—and is known for producing measurable change. He has been booked by NAMI, Microsoft, Merck, and hundreds more. Mike is also the CEO of Lovely Refinement, a women's mental health and wellness brand, which owns the Training Refinery, a continuing education powerhouse. In all of his professional efforts, Mike is fiercely committed to empowering employees to discover emotional wellness and resilience so that they can accelerate personal and professional growth and avoid damaging burnout. He is also the host of a podcast called “Coffee With Mike: Mental Wellness & Belonging for Leaders.”