A new three-digit dialing code number – 988 – will strengthen and expand the reach of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Two essential elements are associated with this new 988 number, which goes live on July 16: Someone to call.…
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…
Social distancing and limits on social activities create new challenges for individuals struggling with existing or new mental health issues. Previous interventions often recommended by mental health providers to combat depression or anxiety included reaching out to family or friends,…
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 United States, especially among young people. In honor…
Sure, everyone has days where sadness creeps in, but typically the feelings should pass after a few days. If it gets to a point that the sadness, exhaustion, or loss of interest starts to affect your daily life, you may…
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…
Suicide is a scary subject that many people don’t talk about often. However, when you worry that someone you know is thinking about committing suicide, it’s hard to know what you can do to help them. Ben Yamnitz, director of…
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.…