988 Is the New National Mental Health Hotline

The suicide prevention hotline answered more than 2.1 million calls and over 200,000 chats in 2020. That's a lot of people seeking help. But the U.S. suicide death rate has risen in the past two decades, meaning a lot more may still need help.

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Headlines for a healthier you Claire Wolters, Health News Reporter 988 Is the New National Mental Health Hotline Summer's (almost) over. Is mental health stigma on the way out, too?   Enter September: National Suicide Awareness Month.   Politicians and mental health advocates are attempting to reduce stigma around mental health through their new suicide prevention hotline, 988. The hotline launched this July, and is now entering its third month of operation. Advocates see the 3-digit code as an easy-to-access, easy-to-remember gateway for people to reach mental health services during a crisis. Know More Lifeline, the former national suicide prevention hotline, answered more than 2.1 million calls and over 200,000 chats in 2020. That's a lot of people seeking help. But the U.S. suicide death rate has risen in the past two decades, meaning a lot more may still need help. Feel Better There's no one definition of a mental health crisis, and everyone experiences hard times differently. So don't worry about fitting any sort of criteria before dialing 988. Once you dial, a trained counselor will listen to you and may refer you to resources depending on your situation. READ MORE What Else Should You Know Why You Might Feel Numb to Pandemic News Ever feel like you're dissociating from constant COVID news? You're not alone. Pandemic numbness is normal, according to author and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb. This is especially true when people are unable to remove themselves from a traumatic event, like a global pandemic. READ NOW Addressing Childhood Trauma Starts With Family Support When childhood trauma isn't addressed, it can create problems–both mental and physical–that can persist through generations. Breaking the cycle comes down to early intervention for kids without placing blame on caregivers, mental health experts say. READ NOW In Other News America Has a Rabid-Raccoon Problem. The Atlantic The Professional Try-Hard Is Dead, But You Still Need to Return to the Office. Vanity Fair More From Verywell FDA Authorizes Updated Boosters READ MORE Why Does Produce House E. Coli? READ MORE FDA: Take More than One Rapid Test READ MORE Unsubscribe This email was sent to naranjas91.health1@blogger.com  |  Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005 ©2022. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service