[…] Crisis 24 to 31% more emergency room visits for children and teens facing serious mental health symptoms in the early months of the pandemic. 60% rise in suicide rates among 10- to 24-year-olds from 2007 to 2018, making suicide the second leading cause of death for this age group. More than half of adults […]
[…] Prevention. Achieve optimal outcomes through prevention, early identification and intervention, with a targeted focus on children, youth, and families. Emergency and Crisis Response. Improve crisis response and suicide/ overdose prevention. Equity. Address social/political constructs and historical systemic injustices, such as racism and discriminatory structures and policies, that disproportionately impact the mental health of people […]
[…] other stakeholders , we are writing to you today to encourage the inclusion of three key bills in any forthcoming legislative package focused on Veterans’ health . Suicide remains the 13 th leading cause of death for Veterans, and the second leading cause of death for Veterans under the age of 45. In 2021, […]
[…] a zeen ) American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (aap p.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 […]
[…] I discuss with my health care provider before taking Qelbree® ? • Symptoms of your condition that bother you the most • If you have thoughts of suicide or harming yourself • If you experience side effects from your medications as some side effects pass with time, but others may require changes in the […]
[…] nonbinary and gender diverse individuals may face discrimination, denial of civil and human rights, harassment and family rejection that can increase rates of mental health conditions and suicide risk. These challenges can be even more diff icult for people with intersecting racial, ethnic, social or socioeconomic identities. Transgender individuals are nearly four times as […]
[…] 12 th – International Youth Day 17 th – National Nonprofit Day 30 th – National Grief Awareness Day TBC – NAMI Ask the Expert: TBC September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM) | National Recovery Month | National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month | National Hispanic Heritage Month 10 th – 16th – […]
[…] provides emotional support, local resources, and safety plan s 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 crisis service that operates 24/7. By calling the n umber, you will be connected to a skilled, trained crisis worker […]
[…] p.m., ET (800) 950-6264 Find your local NAMI 11 N AM I COV ID-1 9 Informat ion and Resources, Septembe r 20 21 •The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has resources and tools related to mental health care and suicide prevention during COVID -19 . • The National Mental Health Consumers’ Self -Help Clearinghouse […]
[…] funding with other sources of funding. This will allow states to maximize the impact of their federal and state funding. Comments on Priority 2: Enhancing Access to Suicide Prevention and Crisis Care NAMI supports SAMHSA’s commitment to suicide prevention and creating a comprehensive crisis system. We applaud "Objective 1.2." and the recognition that achieving […]
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).
