It’s high time the U. S. Justice Department steps up to tackle the serious issue of suicides in federal prisons and jails. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco recently revealed a sweeping plan to improve mental health care behind bars. This isn't just tweaking a few rules; it's a complete overhaul to make sure inmates get the help they desperately need. The plan inc...
Skateboarding is often seen as a world of freedom and self-expression, but for those who navigate its challenges, it can be a battleground. For John Gardner, pro skater turned social worker, the sport has been a catalyst for growth, understanding, and healing. His journey with mental health is deeply personal, having struggled with suicidal ideation and witnessed the...
As we step into September, a somber awareness settles over the nation. This is National Suicide Prevention Month, a poignant reminder of the delicate balance we strive to maintain in the face of mental health's unpredictable tides. The list of states and territories, a sprawling tapestry of 52, each one a unique thread woven together by the shared desire to break fre...
The 988 lifeline for mental health crises has sparked concerns about involuntary interventions, with some fearing that calling the number could result in law enforcement or hospitalization. But new data from Vibrant Emotional Health, the administrator of the 988 Lifeline, suggests that this outcome occurs in only about 1% of cases. The data, which comes from a sampl...
The US has seen a steady increase in suicide rates over the past two decades, with 50,000 deaths by suicide reported in 2022 alone. Despite the implementation of national suicide prevention strategies, including hotlines, school curriculums, and telehealth services, the number of suicides continues to rise. Pooja Mehta, a mental health and suicide prevention advocate...
The collaboration between Meta and the Mental Health Coalition marks a significant step forward in the fight against suicidal content online. Thrive, a signal-sharing program, aims to reduce the spread of harmful content by allowing participating companies to share information about self-harm or suicide-focused posts. This initiative is a crucial response to the grow...
Suicide is a silent epidemic that has been ravaging Ohio for years, claiming the lives of five people every day. As September spotlights suicide prevention awareness nationally and around the world, it's essential to acknowledge the complexity of this issue. What if we told you that suicide prevention efforts require a multi-faceted approach, considering mental heal...
Imagine a world where talking about mental health isn't taboo, where movies like 'Continue' aren't just entertainment, but catalysts for genuine understanding. That's the hope behind this new film, starring Emily Deschanel and Nadine Crocker, who drew inspiration from her own struggles with depression and a suicide attempt. But is a film truly enough to break down ...