Every year, people of all ages from many different backgrounds die by suicide. Preventing suicide requires strategies that work at […]
Month: April 2024
Youth Suicide Prevention and Postvention
The good news is that kids who get effective care for mental health disorders are less likely to attempt suicide. […]
Reach Out For Help With a Crisis Text Line
Reaching out for help is one of the bravest things you can do. Crisis lines provide empathetic and compassionate support […]
Mental Health in Adolescence
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
Youth in crisis are often experiencing intense emotions such as fear, anger or hopelessness. They may engage in behaviors that […]
Preventing Suicide
If you know someone who is suicidal, help them get treatment. Psychotherapy, like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, […]
Youth Suicide – How Stressors Affect Suicidality
When a youth makes a threat to kill themselves, it needs to be taken seriously. They need to get a […]
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is a free, confidential mental health support and crisis intervention service available 24/7 through text message. The […]
Mental Health in Youth
Poor mental health in adolescents can have a significant impact on their school and work performance, social life and even […]
Children and Teens in Crisis
As the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, children and teens are in crisis. Rates for mental health concerns and suicide have […]