Before we get started, here is some important information about the NAMI HelpLine. We’re not a crisis or suicide hotline, or a professional mental health service. Our services are provided by well-trained peer volunteers offering information, referral resources, and support. These are not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or a therapist-client relationship. We care […]
[…] disappeared, psychiatrists say people across the globe will battle psychological scars for years. Dr. Ken Duckworth, chief medical officer of NAMI told ABC News that rates of suicide aren't always closely tied with viral pandemics or high rates of unemployment: "In the past few years we have seen a rise in suicide despite economic […]
(CW: Suicide) This is Part 1 of a special series about 988 that explores what it will take for this new nationwide hotline to meet the needs of millions of people struggling with suicide, addiction and mental illness. “We have funded mental health this way for decades. It is pennies here, pennies there. It […]
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/12/well/988-suicide-prevention-hotline.html
There are growing concerns that the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention hotline, already straining to meet demand, will not be able to deliver on the promises of the overhaul for the launch of 988, unless states supplement the federal money with significant funds for staffing. Within a few years of the introduction of 988, it […]
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/09/21/988-suicide-help-line-success/
[…] connections, belonging and family bonds is a strong predictor of resilience while facing life’s challenges. Studies have shown that a strong sense of ethnic identity is linked to lower suicide risks and predicts higher resilience in the face of racial discrimination, which is, unfortunately, an issue for many in this population. On the other hand, second-generation AANHPI immigrants may […]
[…] 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 […]
Psychotherapy, also known as “talk therapy,” is when a person speaks with a trained therapist in a safe and confidential environment to explore and understand feelings and behaviors and gain coping skills. During individual talk therapy sessions, the conversation is often led by the therapist and can touch on topics such as past or current […]
[…] a mental health condition can also vary greatly. Warnings signs, such as extreme mood changes, confused thinking or problems concentrating, avoiding friends and social activities and thoughts of suicide, may be reasons to seek help. Treatment The best treatment for dual diagnosis is integrated intervention, when a person receives care for both their diagnosed mental […]
NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “NAMI” to 62640, or email. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).
