[…] can rely on to get me through my darkest times. Every day seems to bring another tragedy plastered across the news channels and mental illness and teen suicide are on the rise. The one thing that continues to not only survive, but thrive, is music — which is why it needs to be recognized […]
[…] worked with other national partners to ensure that the program was reauthorized, securing funding for this program and expanding the types of issues JMHCP can address, like suicide in jails and leveraging 988 as a resource for justice diversion. Passage of the Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act It is important that law enforcement has […]
[…] even this strict schedule could not solve all my problems. One day, my perfectly-designed system broke down, and I ended up in the hospital recovering from a suicide attempt. After a long and painful struggle to manage my own emotions, I decided to try therapy. I sought out treatment and brought on a psychiatrist […]
[…] fought successfully for mental health parity laws, mental health care reform, expanded coverage through the Affordable Care Act and 988 (the three-digit number to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). We have made tremendous progress to ensure that people with mental health conditions receive the care they need, but our work is far […]
Catherine’s life wasn’t easy — and her courage, patience and eagerness to enjoy good times inspired others and still does.
As today’s students face alarming challenges in the realm of mental health, September’s observance of Suicide Prevention Month is an opportune time to start impactful conversations about mental illness and the emotional well-being of young adults. According to a Healthy Minds Study on 373 campuses, more than 60% of college students met the criteria […]
[…] 40% of children and teens are experiencing elevated rates of depression and sadness. Even scarier is that about 20% of high school students have reported thoughts of suicide. It is difficult to point the finger to one specific factor for the rise in these numbers because it is most likely a combination of psychosocial […]
[…] safety is a concern, a visit to an emergency room might be the only option. Situations that might require a trip to the emergency room include: A suicide attempt Assault or threatening actions against another person Hearing voices, paranoia, confusion, etc Drugs or alcohol use If you are calling 911, be sure to tell the […]
[…] Difficulty concentrating Change in appetite (typically excessive appetite or, more rarely, reduced appetite) Seems agitated or conversely, “slowed down” Expresses thoughts of hurting themselves, especially thoughts of suicide Substance Use Be on the lookout for changes in behavior that may be due to using substances, including alcohol, marijuana products, psychedelic drugs, prescription medications and others. […]
[…] our veterans struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or the repercussions of traumatic brain injury after being in conflict situations around the world? Are you aware that suicide is a great problem, a great temptation, and a high statistic for veterans who have come back from conflict overseas? In honor of May as Mental […]
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).
