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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. -
Suicide Prevention for College Students
Suicide among college students is a growing problem. Here's how families, students and colleges can work together to prevent future suicides from happening. -
No One Should Be Blamed for Suicide
"Dealing with suicide loss is hard enough already, so please, don’t place blame on anyone." -
The Importance of Self-Compassion in the Aftermath of Suicide
Self-compassion is a key part of the part of the grieving process and the healing process. It's essential to be patient and kind to yourself and reach out for extra support when you need it. -
A Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis is Not a Death Sentence
"I need to be especially careful when something goes wrong in my life because it could awaken the whispering voice in my head that tells me I can escape by dying. My dad must have heard that same voice. And I don’t want to end up like he did." -
Screening through Primary Care Providers to Prevent Suicide
If there were a system in place to screen people for suicidal thoughts when they visit their primary care doctors, it could potentially save lives. Here's what that would look like. -
Turning Suicidal Ideation into Hope
"I’ve learned to transform suicidal thinking into thoughts of hope. I can now manage and cope with these thoughts and be empowered by them to help others." -
The Unexpected Medical Bill
"There is no cure for grief. But I have learned from others further along in their grief, that with time, you learn to deal with it better."