[…] factors actually are remains to be seen. We know that by crashing the plane, the co-pilot killed himself, along with 149 other people. We know that most suicides involve mental illness. In the United States, approximately 40,000 people die from suicide each year. Obviously, we are falling far too short in suicide prevention. Typically, […]
Today, NAMI thanks the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for formally designating 988 as a nationwide 3-digit number for mental health crisis and suicide prevention services.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10-34 and the tenth leading cause of death overall in the U.S. On April 23, 2013, my father became another statistic when he died by suicide. I had just turned 18, and was pregnant with my first child, when my life flipped […]
[…] at least in my own community here. So so I think from what I have seen, speaking from my own community is, you know, the rate of suicide and suicide attempts among our youth have gone up. CONNIE: The witness of violence against the AAPI and the black community created a secondary trauma. It's […]
[…] network at a time when the U.S. Surgeon General recently has released a report on mental health promoting effective treatments and a call for the prevention of suicides. In fact, Wonderland may create an increased risk of suicides in communities served by ABC affiliates. NAMI's concern is based in part on the fact that the show, […]
[…] coalition has proposed to ABC. A copy of the release with the final language is attached. As Thursday night's broadcast of "Wonderland" approaches, with its climactic, powerful suicide scene, NAMI is engaged in discussions with ABC's Office of Broadcast Standards and Practices, as well as the U.S. Surgeon General. NAMI reminds reporters to review […]
[…] by Senators Pete Domenici (R-NM) and Ted Kennedy (D-MA) to provide for greater treatment of mental illnesses. The purpose of the legislation is to save lives-by reducing suicides and tragic episodes of violence. It is intended to help people who need help the most, before tragedies occur. Mental illnesses such as major depression or […]
[…] in the Senate earlier this year, this important bill will provide for greater treatment of mental illnesses. The purpose of the legislation is to save lives-by reducing suicides and tragic episodes of violence. It is intended to help people who need help the most, before tragedies occur. Mental illnesses such as major depression or […]
[…] services are putting lives at risk. Federal mental health block grants also have been cut or frozen over the past 10 years. The latest alert highlights state suicide rates and ranks with special concern for unemployed persons and veterans. Approximately 35,000 Americans die from suicide each year. The most recent state-by-state data is from […]
In 2016, more than 6,000 individuals under the age of 25 died by suicide. The majority of young people who die by suicide visit a health care provider in the month before their death, indicating that a universal screening program in medical settings could be a powerful intervention tool. An international committee of clinicians […]
NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “helpline” to 62640, or chat online. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).
