Month: April 2024

Youth mental health is in crisis. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and […]

Every year, people of all ages from many different backgrounds die by suicide. Preventing suicide requires strategies that work at […]

The good news is that kids who get effective care for mental health disorders are less likely to attempt suicide. […]

Reaching out for help is one of the bravest things you can do. Crisis lines provide empathetic and compassionate support […]

Adolescence is a time when mental health challenges—including anxiety and depression—often emerge. In the decade prior to 2019, suicide rates […]

Youth in crisis are often experiencing intense emotions such as fear, anger or hopelessness. They may engage in behaviors that […]

If you know someone who is suicidal, help them get treatment. Psychotherapy, like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, […]

When a youth makes a threat to kill themselves, it needs to be taken seriously. They need to get a […]

Crisis Text Line is a free, confidential mental health support and crisis intervention service available 24/7 through text message. The […]

Poor mental health in adolescents can have a significant impact on their school and work performance, social life and even […]