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‘Breaking the Silence’: Talking about the impacts of suicide and mental health awareness | News
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A grieving mother is sharing her story about the suicide of her young daughter, hoping to raise awareness about mental health, and reduce the stigma that comes…
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Suicide Prevention Month :: Fort Drum
Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division (LI) creatively express their emotions on canvas during a Mindfulness Paint session Sept. 15 at the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Center. The…
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Miami police chief Freddy Ramirez’s suicide attempt offers lessons
Content warning: this story contains graphic details of self harm. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Former Miami-Dade Police director Alfredo “Freddy”…
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A suicide survivor is fighting mental health stigma one sign at a time
When Fonda Bryant called her aunt to ask if she wanted her shoes, her aunt knew something wasn’t right. “She said, ‘Are you gonna kill yourself?'” Bryant remembers. “And I…
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7th grade football player spreads mental health awareness after losing teammate to suicide
HIGHLAND, Utah — Suicide remains the leading cause of death for Utahns ages 10 to 17 years old. This devastating stat hit home in Monroe, Utah, last October when a…
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Shines Light on Reducing Mental Health and Suicide Stigma in Latinx and Hispanic Communities
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), a leading suicide prevention organization in the U.S., is continuing to advance health equity by increasing access…
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‘Sharing feelings with close ones till formal proper therapy is available, can help prevent suicide’- The New Indian Express
By Express News Service If you are unable to solve a problem and overcome a tense situation even after 48 hours, then you should not hesitate to seek help. In…
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SU’s NVRC hosts US Army veteran to discuss mental health, suicide prevention
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. The National Veterans Resource Center at Syracuse…
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Focus on mental health, open conversations for suicide prevention month.
If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline any time day or night, or chat online. The Crisis Text Line also…
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World Suicide Prevention awareness event in Preston
To raise awareness of world suicide prevention, come along to a special event at Preston’s Bus Station between 10am and 3.30pm on Saturday 9 September, hosted by Preston Wellfest. This…
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Suicide Prevention Should Include Talking About Suicide
Earlier this year, as I walked into the University of Missouri Hospital, I wiped my sweaty palms on my jeans. I felt unsteady amid flashes of memories of ambulance lights,…
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Preventing Suicide Using a Mindfulness-Based Intervention
Source: Sumandaq/ Shutterstock In a recent randomized clinical trial, we found adding Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to Prevent Suicide (MBCT-S) to treatment-as-usual reduced the total number of suicide events and the…
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Interpersonal and Structural Stigma Toward Sexual Minority Youth Create Mental Health Challenges, Increased Suicide Risk
–CHOP researchers suggest more targeted intervention against discrimination, particularly in states with higher rates of structural stigma — PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)…
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Breaking the Stigma Car Show raises awareness for mental health, suicide prevention – News-Herald
Dozens of cars, trucks and other vehicles were gathered for a June 3 car show designed to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. Josh Stewart organized the inaugural…
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Suicide attempt survivor shares what he wants other teens to know about mental health
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free, confidential emotional support 24…
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Parents Celebrate New Military Mental Health Measures They Fought for After Son’s Suicide in the Navy
“Today is a great day for our service members and our nation,” Teri and Patrick Caserta — the parents behind The Brandon Act — exclusively tell PEOPLE Courtesy Teri Caserta…