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This is For Me
"I have learned it is extremely difficult for someone who is "neurotypical" (without a mental illness) to understand what it’s like to have your own mind turn against you. So, I will speak out and beg you to understand." -
Climbing out of the Hole
"I don’t know entirely what other grief is like, but dealing with suicide felt like being in a hole. You want someone to come by and help you out of the hole. Then you learn that if someone does throw you a rope, you still have to climb out of that hole yourself." -
Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth
The goal of this guide is to provide interventions to treat for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth. It provides research on implementation and examples of the ways that these recommendations can be implemented. -
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, Even If You Are a Professional
"I knew I was not well. But I was conflicted. The stigma with mental health treatment is a real thing for someone who works in the mental health field." -
Ring the Alarm: The Crisis of Black Youth Suicide in America
Over the last several years, data has emerged indicating an alarming increase in the suicide rates for Black children and teenagers over the past generation. While research has also shown climbing rates for youth from other racial and ethnic groups, this trend in Black youth runs counter to historical data showing lower rates of suicide among Black Americans. -
Losing Two Siblings to Suicide
"There will never be an easy way to deal with grief. Every day is a learning process and every day, it can get a little easier." -
Supporting Youth Mental Health
Parents, schools and communities can all help young people’s mental health by watching out for warning signs and creating safe spaces to support them. -
NAMI Applauds 3–Digit Suicide Hotline Legislation
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. -
We Need to Take Suicide Prevention More Seriously
While there is progress toward preventing suicide, we need to do more. Here's where we can start.