The United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline goes live on Saturday. It’s designed to be as easy to remember and use as 911, but instead of a dispatcher sending police, firefighters or paramedics, 988 will connect callers with trained mental health counselors. ...
Content warning:This story includes references to mental health disorders and a mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide or experiencing distress, text or callCanada’s Suicide Crisis HotlineOpens in a new windowat 9-8-8. Taking care of my mental health has ...
the nation's 988 hotline, intended to help anyone experiencing a mental health emergency, was back up and running friday after a daylong outage. the call service, which was launched in july, was restored shortly before midnight on thursday. people experiencing a mental health...
Furthermore, increased domestic violence and child abuse hotline call volume at the onset of the pandemic may indicate that violence increased while individuals likely spent more time with potential perpetrators.20-22 These findings suggest that increases in poor mental health, suicidal behavior, ...
How the coronavirus pandemic is impacting mental health Doctor Jessica Clemons discusses how to prevent depression and loneliness while avoiding infection.The national hotline providing emergency help to people suffering from emotional distress has received...
Locklear said at a Pentagon news briefing that he wants a hotline to officers from the People's Liberation Army in case there is a crisis in the region. "I don't have the ability to pick up the phone and talk directly to a PLA, or PLA navy, admiral or general at the time of a...
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A clinical psychologist and trainer for more than 35 years, Dr. Quinnett developed and managed a suicide prevention hotline, an emergency services department, and a dozen mental health service delivery programs. He has authored seven books, many professional articles and book chapters. He was Dire...
About the CNN/KFF Mental Health Survey But according to the new survey, there is still work to be done. The vast majority of adults (85%) say they would be at least somewhat likely to call the hotline if they or a loved one were experiencing a mental health crisis – and it’s a...
In the days after a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in May, a mental health crisis line received a spike in messages that referenced guns and other related firearm-related terms, according to astudyfunded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although the study did not trac...