suicide prevention

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.

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…

A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control found that 25% of people aged 18 to 24 reported considering taking their own life as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “A lot of youth are feeling very isolated from their families. They’re feeling very isolated from their communities, from school and a lot of anxiety just due to this…

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the mental health of people across the country, including many in the 18 to 24 year old range. Advocates want people to know there is help out there at any time of the day or night.

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.

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.

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

Prince William says becoming a father was “one of the scariest” moments of his life and brought back memories of his late mother, Princess Diana. The Duke of Cambridge reportedly reflected on transitioning into parenthood for the upcoming BBC One documentary “Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health,” telling former soccer player Marvin Sordell in a candid conversation that going...

Around the country, hundreds of runners are practicing social distancing while lacing up their shoes to take part in Hubert’s 2020 Run for Sanity: Quarantine Edition. It’s a virtual race to get people motivated and active during the COVID19 pandemic. Jared Buchanan is an ultra-marathon runner who mentions that running is a sweet escape from reality. “I’m just a...

Medical experts testified before the Committee on Children that suicide is the second leading cause of death among Connecticut youth between the ages of 10 and 16.

State legislators are considering a pilot program that will give teachers and coaches the tools to help spot warning signs of young people at risk for suicide.