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…

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.