[…] him recover after his attempts in 2018 and 2019. When Ben Smith went on his first one-on-one date with "Bachelorette" Tayshia Adams, he revealed that he attempted suicide. While he admitted he shared a lot on the date, mental health experts applaud his willingness to talk about his experience with suicide. That’s why talking […]
Suicide is the leading cause of death among Asian Americans aged 20-24 years, responsible for about 33% of deaths in that age bracket. That percentage falls to 21% for non-Hispanic whites, 15% for people of Hispanic origin, and just under 10% for non-Hispanic Blacks. You may ask how culture can play such a pivotal […]
On Feb. 12, President Obama signed the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, named after a Marine Corps veteran who died by suicide in 2011.
It can be intimidating talking to someone who is going through a mental health crisis or seriously considering suicide. However, sometimes all a person needs in that situation is one person being there, helping them access the help they need. You can be that person.
NAMI is thrilled by the introduction of H.R. 4194, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act. The bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to designate 9-8-8 as the three-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.
In NAMI’s Ask the Expert: Suicide Prevention Webinar Series, NAMI welcomes our colleagues at AFSP and The JED Foundation, as well as contributors to NAMI’s first-ever book “You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health,” to share their work and experience in a variety of suicide prevention efforts.
[…] studies have demonstrated the utility of coordinated specialty care for treating first-episode psychosis and the importance of universal screening and follow-up care for those at risk for suicide. These are only a few of the exciting advances coming out of basic, translational and intervention research. At NIMH, we’re proud of how far the field […]
[…] tired. One psychiatrist made me feel incredibly heard, while another straddled the wrong side of that line I mentioned before. His first words to me were, “ Suicide is just not an option. I’m not saying that to shame you, but because of the consequences on everyone you’d leave behind. It’s not an option.” […]
July marks one year since 988 — the number for people to contact during a mental health, substance use or suicide crisis for support — launched nationwide. This lifesaving resource, made possible by the tireless work of mental health advocates, is an opportunity to make sure every person gets the response they need and […]
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a challenging and often misunderstood illness, and is associated with a high risk for attempted suicide. Reducing this risk requires more detailed understanding to improve screening and intervention. New research sought to explore the symptoms of BPD and determine which most contribute to increased risk of suicidal behavior. Using […]
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