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Asian American Teenage Girls Have Highest Rates of Depression; NAMI Releases Report

[…] concern. Asian American girls have the highest rates of depressive symptoms of any racial/ethnic or gender group; Young Asian American women ages 15 to 24 die from suicide at a higher rate than other racial/ethnic groups; Suicide is the fifth leading cause of death among Asian Americans overall, compared to the ninth leading cause […]

Purple Hearts for PTSD: Report Calls for Change in Military Culture; Outlines Mental Health Needs of Veterans

[…] calls for Purple Heart medals to be awarded for psychological wounds like posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and for military commanders at all levels to be accountable for suicide prevention and elimination of stigma. "NAMI is drawing a line in the sand with the Department of Defense," said NAMI Executive Director Michael J. Fitzpatrick. "Troops […]

NAMI Urges Swift Action to Reimagine Crisis Response Ahead of 988 Launch Next Year

[…] have the opportunity — and obligation — to reimagine crisis response.” NAMI applauds Congress and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for making 988 a universal number for suicide prevention and mental health crises, making it easier to reach crisis services. But in the year before 988 becomes widely available, we need all levels of […]

NAMI Statement on the Decision of FCC to Require Text-to-988

[…] in response to the decision of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to require telecommunication providers to support text messaging to 988*, the new national three-digit number for suicide prevention and mental health crises, from its CEO, Daniel H. Gillison, Jr.: “The creation of 988 to assist people experiencing a mental health crisis was an […]

NAMI Celebrates the Introduction of the 988 Implementation Act to Improve Crisis Services Nationwide

[…] to effective mental health crisis services,” said NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. “Instead, people cycle in and out of homelessness, hospitalization and incarceration. A person contemplating suicide or in crisis deserves help, not handcuffs.” “The 988 Implementation Act is a critical piece of legislation that will help us realize the potential of 988 […]

Suicide in Texas Jails

Suicide in Texas Jails | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

Family Rejection May More Than Triple Suicide Attempt Risk by Transgender Individuals

Family Rejection May More Than Triple Suicide Attempt Risk by Transgender Individuals | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

Rochester Hospital Released Daniel Prude Hours Before Fatal Encounter With Police (CW: Suicide and Violence)

Rochester Hospital Released Daniel Prude Hours Before Fatal Encounter With Police (CW: Suicide and V | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Suicide Prevention Hotline will be changing its number to 9-8-8 over the weekend

National Suicide Prevention Hotline will be changing its number to 9-8-8 over the weekend | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

Report Highlights Importance of Peer Acceptance for Young LGBTQ Asian American/Pacific Islanders

[…] to be open about their LGBTQ identity with their parents but are equally as likely as non-API youth to share their identity with friends. Critically, sexual orientation acceptance from straight friends reduced the risk of suicide among API LGBTQ youth by more than half. To learn more, visit the Trevor Project website.