Prevention Through Novels & Plays

The focus for today are books and plays in our Prevention Through Art themed week. Books and plays provide the world with an artistry that is everlasting. Reading a good book or play and getting lost in the story, can give the reader a deep relaxation and sense of inner calm. Reading regularly has been shown to lower the readers stress levels, raise their self-esteem, and better their sleep. V4P would like to encourage all our readers to find a story that speaks to you today. You can select a classic play like Shakespeare, a newsletter, or a motivational novel. There is no bad selection when it comes to reading.

V4P has a Suicide Prevention Toolkit and the Georgia Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan available for a great read under Resources. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (‘AFSP’) have a great list of book suggestions for loss survivors. To look at AFSP book list go to https://afsp.org/books-for-loss-survivors. If you are interested in more of a biography about someone who suffered from mental health struggles, Bassey Ikpi has a great book of essays entitled I’m Telling the Truth, but I’m Lying. To gain more information about this book go to https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/40390773-i-m-telling-the-truth-but-i-m-lying. So, grab your cup of tea or coffee and pick up a good read today!

If you or a loved one is having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255, or dial 911. The Crisis Text Line for Georgia is Text GA to 741741, this is a free 24/7 text line for people in crisis.