[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] 2022 (N=3,071) May 2022 (N=2,045) Oct 2021 (N=2,049) The ability to access mental health care 75% 75% 78% NA NA Emergency response to a mental health or suicide crisis ** 70% 73% 75% 79% 76% Emergency response to a drug or alcohol crisis ** 66% 69% 71% 78% 74% Emergency response to a medical […]
[…] 2022 (N=3,071) May 2022 (N=2,045) Oct 2021 (N=2,049) The ability to access mental health care 75% 75% 78% NA NA Emergency response to a mental health or suicide crisis ** 70% 73% 75% 79% 76% Emergency response to a drug or alcohol crisis ** 66% 69% 71% 78% 74% Emergency response to a medical […]
[…] violence is a significant concern, with su icide 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, with suicide a leading cause of death. Firearms are the most common method used in suicide, with nearly 90% of suicide attempts […]
[…] psychiatric practice, caring for patients who suffer from the illnesses studied in the lab Background 4 About the NIMH Director Director’s Research Priorities Balanced Portfolio: Timeframes Short-term: Suicide Prevention Medium-term: Circuit Neuroscience Long-term: Computational & Theoretical Current State of NIMH Science Highlights and Updates Participation in Research Future Directions Director Priorities 5 Good Science […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act. Kid PROOF will give parents needed support and save young lives from the tragedy of suicide and overdose. The Kid PROOF Act is led by Senator Lujan (D -NM), Senator Rubio (R -FL), Representative Craig (D -MN), and Representative Tony Gonzales (R […]
[…] can see, the following numbers are alarming , and many are only getting worse . What plans do the candidates have to address this crisis? The U.S. suicide rate is the highest it’s been in 30 years. The suicide rate continues to grow and is a crisis that affects Americans of all ages . […]
[…] & 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 […]
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