[…] upstairs the next morning when I woke up. I reluctantly told my wife about how the night before my mind led me to seriously think about suicide. I had never contemplated suicide before this, and she made me promise if I ever had thoughts of suicide again, I’d tell her no matter what, […]
When my sister died by suicide five years ago, I struggled to remember her. It wasn’t that I couldn’t remember her face or the way her glasses slid down her nose or her perfectly-formed curls. I struggled to remember her: The way she would dance and make up silly songs, her ability to engage […]
[…] with mental illness. More than 2 million people with mental illness are booked into our nation’s jails every year. And tragically, more than 48,000 people died by suicide in the last year. It doesn’t have to be this way. People who experience a mental health crisis deserve a mental health response, not a criminal […]
[…] with mental illness. More than 2 million people with mental illness are booked into our nation’s jails every year. And tragically, more than 48,000 people died by suicide in the last year. It doesn’t have to be this way. People who experience a mental health crisis deserve a mental health response, not a criminal […]
[…] experiencing hallucinations and delusions. An estimated 40% of people with bipolar experience anosognosia or lack of awareness of symptoms. People with bipolar disorder also face high rates of suicide that exceed those of other major psychiatric disorders — up to 19% die by suicide and up to 50% will make a non-fatal suicide attempt. The Basics of […]
[…] clearly a little taken aback when J said that he couldn't even hear what she was saying because all he could think about at that moment was suicide. She responded with how it’s hard to be a teen, and how these thoughts can take root while dealing with the everyday stresses of teenage life. […]
[…] or bruises. Asking them about any suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Resources are available to individuals struggling with self-harm and getting help can make a big difference: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: You can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 to speak with a trained counselor who can provide support, resources and […]
[…] veterans don’t feel understood by people who haven’t served, but I am determined to bridge this gap. My Army career was a whirlwind of near-constant deployments, a suicide attempt and a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When I left, I connected with fellow veterans through Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and became aware of […]
[…] are often able to provide screenings and referrals. Connect with a hotline or text line that provides crisis intervention services and resources, such as Crisis Text Line or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Proactively create a crisis plan to determine your plan of action if your child’s mental health ever escalates to an emergency. Part of creating that crisis plan is […]
[…] more than 2 million service men and women have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. According to a press release by the Department of Defense, 26 potential suicides occurred among active-duty soldiers in the Army in July 2012. Seventy-one potential non active duty (National Army Guard and Army Reserve) were reported for the year […]
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).
