More than 2,000 people locally have reached out to the 988 national crisis hotline since its launch in July of 2022. One morning, Tayla Stone, a call center/triage counselor with Memorial Behavioral Health, received a phone call from a young…
Millions of Americans struggle with suicidal thoughts or suicidal ideation. Anyone can experience thoughts of suicide, and it does not always result in a suicide attempt. Factors that can increase the risk of suicide include: social isolation, serious illness, legal…
Have you or someone you know lost a loved one to suicide? While it is not an easy topic to discuss, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the world, especially among young people. Every year, nearly…
Statistics don’t lie. According to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, more than 37,000 suicides and hundreds of thousands of suicide attempts happen every year. The topic is rarely talked about, but the issue affects many people. World Suicide Prevention Day…
The tragic death of comedian Robin Williams has left people wondering how this could happen to a man who was loved by millions of people around the world. And while Facebook feeds and online comment boards are filled with people talking…
The statistics cannot be ignored. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. Approximately 922,725 Americans attempt suicide each year. An estimated 4.73 million Americans are survivors of suicide of a friend, family member or loved one.…