by texting HOME to 741741.
The pandemic has taken a heavy emotional toll on many people, and if you know someone struggling with despair, depression or thoughts of suicide, you may be wondering how to help.
Many Americans children and teens in particular are finding these feelings have worsened in the pandemic. Hospital emergency departments saw a rise between March and October in the number of children in mental health crisis.
Most Americans recently surveyed say that they understand that suicide is preventable and that they would act to help someone they know who is at risk.
Yet many of us are afraid to do the wrong thing. In fact, you don t have to be a trained professional to help, says Doreen Marshall, a psychologist and vice president of programs at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Reach Out: How To Help Someone At Risk Of Suicide
by texting HOME to 741741.
The pandemic has taken a heavy emotional toll on many people, and if you know someone struggling with despair, depression or thoughts of suicide, you may be wondering how to help.
Many Americans children and teens in particular are finding these feelings have worsened in the pandemic. Hospital emergency departments saw a rise between March and October in the number of children in mental health crisis.
Most Americans recently surveyed say that they understand that suicide is preventable and that they would act to help someone they know who is at risk.