Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Guiding Kids, Teens, Adults

Mental health crisis continues to grow, responders call for more resources

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Last May alone the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline exceeded a half million calls and texts. Monthly call volumes in every state have also increased over the past year. UPMC Altoona's mobile crisis unit responded to some of those calls locally but they said their resources may not be enough to address the growing mental health crisis in our communities. Rates of mental illness, substance use disorder and suicide attempts are…

Letter: We are in the middle of a devastating mental health and opioid crisis

The silence is deafening. It feels as though none of them care about the growing number of families like mine who are watching our children suffer—or die—because the system won’t let us step in when help is needed most

Mental health and suicide prevention: Guiding kids, teens, adults

Join KHOU 11+ a conversation about mental health, suicide prevention, and emotional support for kids, teens, and adults. Watch live Thursday at 11 a.m.

People Across the Political Spectrum Agree: We Need to Address the Country’s Mental Health Crisis

Mattea Kramer, Dr. Sean Fogler There is surprising agreement among people with divergent political beliefs that it’s time to expand services for those who are struggling. The post People Across the Political Spectrum Agree: We Need to Address the Country’s Mental Health Crisis appeared first on The Nation.

According to figures from Public Health France, in 2023 girls aged 15 to 17 had the highest rate of hospitalization for self-inflicted gestures.

Thousands Across Havering And London Left To Suffer: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis Exploding.

In Havering alone, recent figures show over 4,300 people are currently waiting for mental health support via NHS Talking Therapies. Across London, the number is far worse—with more than 125,000 people on waiting lists, many of whom are in crisis and deteriorating fast.