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New National Suicide Hotline Set to Launch Next Month Lacks Funding in Most States
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.
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Shortened Number to Call When in Distress Available in July
9-8-8 is the shortened number people can call to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. This number becomes active in the state July 16.
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Dial 9-8-8 to Reach National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Starting Mid-July
Not intended to replace the current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255), “9-8-8” is an additional resource for people when in emotional or suicidal crisis. “I never really knew anything about suicide, it just wasn’t in my vocabulary,” said Ann Irr Dagle, member of Connecticut’s 988 Coalition. Dagle found this work in 2014, three years after losing her son, Brian,...
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Shortened Number to Reach National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Available in July
Come July, people will be able to dial 9-8-8, a shortened number to reach when in a crisis.
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Suicide Prevention Through Musical Mentorship
Jamie Jamieson, and another man, began a music mentorship program to help those at risk of depression and suicide, in memory of Jamie’s brother, who died by suicide in 2019.
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Remembering Alex: Suicide Prevention Through Musical Mentorship
The lie depression told Alex Jamieson was that he was alone in this world. His funeral proved otherwise. “The night of the service, the doorman told us he lost track of over 1,200 people that had gone through the door,” said Jamie Jamieson, Alex’s older brother. “It went down blocks of the green. It was unbelievable. Unbelievable.” Alex died by…
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This Nonprofit Gives Young Women a Daily Dose of Self-Love
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.
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Cheslie Kryst Death Draws Attention to Suicide Prevention
Former Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst, died Sunday, according to New York City Police. The 30-year old’s body was found in midtown Manhattan after she apparently jumped from her apartment above. Kryst was a beauty icon; admired by millions. Her death by suicide is being mourned and has left the pageant community shocked. “I think it’s going to take some...
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Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019, ‘Extra' Correspondent, Dies at 30
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.
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Yale Study Shows Social Support Is Key To Suicide Prevention For Veterans
The veteran suicide rate is nearly double that of the general population, according to the lead researchers in a new study out of Yale. They say that is one reason why they have spent a decade looking into the topic. In a report published this month, the researchers found that despite genetic risk factors, social support is crucial in reducing…
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UNC Chapel Hill Cancels Classes for a “Wellness Day” Amid Suicide Investigations
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.
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Sens Blumenthal, Blackburn Press Facebook on Harm of Instagram
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.
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Girls Are Attempting Suicide More During COVID. Here Are Lifesaving Ways Parents Can Help
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.
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Lil Nas X Honored by Trevor Project, an Anti-Suicide Group
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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A Painting Stopped Bill Murray's Suicidal Thoughts: ‘I Get Another Chance Every Day'
“I’ve always loved this painting,” Murray said. “I saw it that day and I just thought, ‘Well, there’s a girl who doesn’t have a lot of prospects, but the sun is coming up anyway, and she’s got another chance at it.’
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ER Visits for Suicide Attempts by Teen Girls Increased During Pandemic: CDC
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.
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Are Anti-LGBTQ Laws Hurting Kids' Mental Health?
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.
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A Young Man's Suicide and the Failures of Mental Health Access in the Black Community
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... -
New Bill Focused on Suicide Prevention for State Youth
A new bill in the state legislature creates a youth suicide prevention program.
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Governor Announces Multi-Million Dollar Award for Suicide Prevention Efforts
Governor Ned Lamont, along with state and health officials, announced Connecticut is receiving a five-year $3.5 million grant to go towards suicide prevention. On average, 403 Connecticut residents die annually of suicide between 2015 and 2019, and in the era of COVID, that number is expected to rise. “There’s a lot of different ways the stress is playing out that’s…