suicide prevention

People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new phone number — 988 — to reach the national suicide prevention network starting next month, but some mental health professionals worry they will not be ready to handle the anticipated flood of calls.

During the coronavirus pandemic, the CDC tracked a spike in emergency room visits related to suicide attempts for girls ages 12 to 17. That shows a need for guidance through mental health struggles, especially for women of color, says Elyse Fox. She joined LX News to talk about Sad Girls Club, her nonprofit aiming to improve mental wellness.

Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst and ‘Extra’ correspondent died at 30 years old. Police found her unresponsive on the ground outside of her apartment in Manhattan.

New research shows scientists have found a specific protein in both our brains and our blood that could be a hallmark for depression.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill canceled classes on Tuesday amid two suicide investigations so students and faculty could have a “wellness day” to focus on mental health.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., questioned Facebook’s Global head of Safety Antigone Davis on Thursday about the harm Instagram does to children.

From 2007 to 2018, the national suicide rate among people 10 to 24 years old increased 57.4%, according to a 2020 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Lil Nas X has been awarded the inaugural Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award from the advocacy group The Trevor Project.

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The number of U.S. emergency room visits for suspected suicide attempts by teen girls jumped during the COVID-19 pandemic by as much as 51 percent, according to a report released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In a survey of young LGBTQ people, 42% reported seriously considering suicide in 2020, and a larger percentage reported struggling with their mental health, according to The Trevor Project. The group’s executive director says this is a public health crisis, as states debate laws that will affect LGBTQ youth.

If you are in crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255....
Justin Small was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder at the age of 23. Only months later, he died by suicide. Now his brother has joined others in his community of Milwaukee fighting to reduce the stigma of mental illness in the Black community and improve access...

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, which will create a three-digit 988 hotline number for suicide prevention and mental health crises starting in July 2022. Sam Brinton of the Trevor Project joined LX News to discuss how this service will be life-saving for the LGBTQ youth community.

Chicago-area health officials are asking everyone to keep an eye on loved ones as suicide rates rise in 2020. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.

If you are in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting ‘Home’ to 741741. Chicago-area health officials are asking everyone to keep an eye on loved ones as suicide rates rise in 2020. The DuPage County coroner says there were 54 suicides from January 1 to June 30,…

The coronavirus pandemic seems to be exacerbating the problem of suicide among young people, already a crisis that has been steadily getting worse and underscoring the importance of recognizing the risk and seeking help. More than 25% of young adults seriously considered suicide earlier this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey by the Centers for Disease…

The Chicago Police Department is launching two programs aimed at preventing issues that may lead to suicides or excessive force by officers. The first pilot program, called the “Officer Support System,” was recently launched in the 5th District and will roll out across the city during the course of next year, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. The system was developed by the...

Tamar Braxton is opening up about her struggle with mental health after she was found unresponsive and rushed to the hospital on July 16 after a possible suicide attempt.

The Federal Communications Commission is establishing 988 as the new nationwide suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.

More help is on the way for anyone contemplating suicide. The Federal Communications Commission is establishing 988 as the new, nationwide 3-digit phone number to reach suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors.