988 is New National Suicide Prevention, Emergency Mental Health Hotline as of July 16
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FCC votes to include texting in upcoming suicide prevention lifeline, 988.
With the pandemic exacerbating the nation's mental health crisis, the FCC voted to expand access to 988, mental health and suicide crisis number, to include texting as well as calling. "We know that not everyone may be able to make a phone call or be comfortable making a phone call. The ability to text […]
‘988’ nationwide mental health crisis and suicide prevention hotline to launch in 2022
By July 16, 2022, there will be a nationwide hotline to help with mental health crises and suicide prevention. “Once fully implemented, 988 will save lives and is a critical component to ensuring people in crisis are diverted from involvement in the criminal justice system and connected to appropriate services and supports,” said NAMI […]
I Didn’t Give Up on Myself: Coping with Mania and Suicidal Ideation
I Didn’t Give Up on Myself: Coping with Mania and Suicidal Ideation Lake Forte (they/them) had been struggling with symptoms of bipolar disorder and suicidal ideation throughout middle school and high school. The emotional trauma of bipolar symptoms left them feeling confused and invalidated but, instead of giving up, they chose to reach out for […]
Executive Order Calls for New Recommendations on Veterans’ Mental Health Issues
[…] duty (National Army Guard and Army Reserve) were reported for the year 2012 as well. In the past 12 years, roughly 18 to 22 Veterans died from suicide each day. These alarming numbers pressed President Obama to step in and take action. Jean Moore, Manager of Military and Veterans Policy and Support at NAMI […]
Did FDA Black Box Warnings Actually Lead to An Increase in Suicides?
A Harvard Medical School study shows that warning labels on antidepressants may be associated with higher rates of suicide attempts in teens.
NAMI CEO Addresses Labor–HHS–Education Subcommittee on Appropriations
[…] research and appropriate services and supports, the social and economic costs associated with mental health conditions are tremendous. Over 42,000 American lives are lost each year to suicide, more than 2 ½ times the number of lives lost to homicide. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Americans age 15-24 and the […]
Congress Passes New Bill to Improve Veterans’ Mental Health Care
[…] disorder. This bill will help transitioning and former service members access better care and advance research into mental health conditions. This legislation will: Provide wraparound suicide prevention services through veteran-serving community organizations Increase accountability of mental health and suicide prevention programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Help rural veterans by […]
Why Black Churches Need to Do Better with Mental Health Issues
[…] study with them to learn more about connecting with God. While it helped a little, and was comforting, I still struggled with suicidal thoughts. After my suicide attempt at age 14, I felt like I could never go back to church again. In the eyes of the church, I had committed the greatest […]
7 Myths About Pediatric Depression
[…] how to name them. Support and encouragement lets children know they’re not alone, and that they are loved and cared for. 5. Myth: The risk of suicide for children is exaggerated. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in youth ages 10 to 24. Suicide is significantly linked to depression, so early […]