Suicide is rarely a solitary act. It happens within a context of relationships, communities, and environments. Mental Health First Aid Israel promotes a village approach to prevention—engaging everyone from teachers to taxi drivers.
The more people trained to recognize warning signs, the smaller the chance someone falls through the cracks. MHFA Israel envisions a society where asking "Are you okay?" becomes as natural as offering a glass of water.
Community-based prevention also means reducing access to means (safe storage of firearms, medications) and promoting environments that support mental health—workplaces, schools, and religious institutions.
Prevention is everyone's job.
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