How Mental Health First Aid Training Can Benefit Faith-Based Communities
Survey results presented at APNA 2025 reveal the limited knowledge and confidence in supporting mental health among those within faith-based communities, signaling a potential need for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for religious leadership.
Study finds LGBTQ youth mental health crisis worsens
With their rights coming under attack at all levels of government, LGBTQ young Americans are facing a worsening mental health crisis, a new study has found.
Recognizing World Mental Health Day: How families play a crucial role in suicide prevention
Families and communities play a powerful role in preventing suicide by offering presence, listening without judgment, and connecting loved ones to professional care. Mental health experts stress that genuine support and attention can mean the difference between despair and hope.
The mental health workforce is hemorrhaging talent due to systemic burnout. Instead of wellness apps, we need AI-driven systems that support clinicians and fix broken workflows.
A poem from Iris Rose’s book fragile feelings delves into some of the complex emotions that arises from experiencing a traumatic event. “My trauma did...
Suicide Prevention for Families: How to Talk to Your Kids About Suicide and 988 -
by: Courtney Lauver, LCSW, Therapist at Bridge Counseling & Wellness in Louisville September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. While we would prefer to avoid thinking of this topic in relation to our children, according to SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration), 3.2 million children aged 12-17 reported...
Supporting a Loved One Through Suicidal Thoughts: What You Can Do
Experiencing suicidal thoughts can feel like you’re in a pit of despair, hopelessly trying to escape, but unable to find your way out. According to the CDC, suicide is a leading cause of death for …
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WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY: The Importance of Family, Friends & Hope for those Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts
A new YouGov survey commissioned by suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) has highlighted the reasons people experiencing suicidal thoughts made the decision to stay in one of the first studies into survival of its kind2. The research coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day, as the charity is working to raise awareness of […]
Despite progress, suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Changing the narrative means moving beyond stigma and embracing a collective agenda across communities, health systems and policy to implement solutions and to prevent avoidable deaths.