MEDFORD, Wis. (WSAW) - Saturday, Nov. 23 marks the 25th annual International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. It's an event to lift and support those who have been affected by suicide through the healing process.

In honor of this day, and in observance of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, Prevent Suicide Taylor County and its partners have joined forces with Man Therapy™ to break the stigma of mental health, suicide, and addiction, and help to connect men with life-saving resources, where and when they need them.

"Sadly, over the past few years we've seen an increase in suicides, especially amongst our male residents," Taylor County Health Department Public Health Foundationalist Melissa Moore said. "Suicide is preventable, and we know we must go beyond awareness building to move the needle on this issue. With the launch of Man Therapy™, we hope to engage those that are most at risk to achieve their best health."

Man Therapy™ meets men where they are with a groundbreaking, humorous approach to provide resources to tackle depression, divorce, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and more. This web-based initiative goes through a free 18-point inspection in less than five minutes, to help assess unique strengths and challenges through an anonymous and scientifically validated questionnaire.

Taylor County-specific services are available on their personalized resource page. To learn more about the Man Therapy™ initiative, click here.

The initiative is supported by opioid settlements awarded to Taylor County and promoted through Prevent Suicide Taylor County and its partners.