[…] abuse, including prescription drugs, increased from five percent in 2005 to 12 percent in 2008. 17 Drug or alcohol abuse was involved in one-third of the Army suicide deaths from 2003 to 2009. • Military suicide is a national crisis with one active duty soldier taking his o r her own life every 36 […]
[…] & Veterans Mental Health Overview Military service mem bers and veterans struggle to access adequate mental health treatment , face high rates of mental health conditions and suicide and experience unique barriers to care not commonly found in the civilian population. NAMI supports VA Secretary David Shulkin’s recent and ongoing efforts to enhance mental […]
[…] Study Report 2022 2 | Crisis Services – Focus Group Study Report Importance of 988 988 is the new three-digit dialing code connecting people to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) where compassionate, accessible care and support is available for anyone experiencing or supporting a loved one in […]
[…] number on record and became the leading cause of death for children and adolescents. Specifically, self -inflicted gun violence is a significant concern as it relates to suicide, with suicide accounting for more than half of all gun related deaths (over 24,000) in 2020. This contributes to the ongoing suicide crisis in this country, […]
[…] of the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act. The bill, written following nine months of work by the Congr essional Black Caucus Emergency Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health in 2019, authorizes $995 million in grants and other funding to support research, improve the pipeline of culturally appropriate providers, build outreach programs […]
[…] that provides emotional support, local resources, and safety plans for those who are in domestic violence situation or their loved ones. (800) 799 - 7233 thehotline.org National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free, confidential cr i sis service that operates 24/7. By calling the number, you will be connected to a skilled, trained cr […]
[…] SIP roe meen) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (aapp .org) If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911 and/or the toll -free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800 -273 -TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. A help line and other resources are also available through the […]
[…] Senators Lujan (D -NM) and Rubio ( R- FL). This bill will give parents the support they need and most importantly save lives from the tragedy of suicide and overdose. Recent CDC data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System show s an alarming increase in high school students who report having persistent feelings […]
[…] confinement may be even more damaging. For young people with brains still developing , extreme isolation can have a permanent impact and significantly increase the risk of suicide and self - injury . iv • Rather than using isolation strategies that can cause long -term damage, NAMI urges federal, state and other correctional authorities […]
[…] and professionals resources on recognition, understanding and treatment of traumatic stress in children and adolescents. www.samhsa.gov/chi ld-trauma/understanding -child -trauma Mental health and advocacy organizations American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a multifaceted organization made up of esteemed scientists, dedicated survivors of suicide loss, people with mental dis orders and their families, and an […]
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text “helpline” to 62640, or chat online. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).
