Cold sores are not the same as canker sores. Cold sores are a form of herpes, herpes simplex type 1. The sore is fluid-filled, painful, and located outside the mouth around the lips. These sores are also very contagious. Canker sores are ulcers that develop inside the mouth. These sores make eating and talking uncomfortable. They are typically caused by stress or an injury to the tissue inside the mouth.
September is Suicide Prevention Month – which aims to create hope through action by creating safe spaces for those struggling with the goal of preventing suicide all together. The issue is far reaching. Nearly 46,000 individuals died by suicide in 2020, and 46% of those people had a known mental health condition. Although mental health issues and illnesses, like depression, can lead to suicide, there are many reasons someone may decide to take their own life. However, most people believe that suicide can be prevented.
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