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What the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers and how it's used
What the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers and how it's used
The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — 988 — launched on this day exactly three years ago. People who call the line seeking support are connected to a local network of crisis centers and a trained crisis counselor. And while millions of people have contacted the line since its launch, a new study shows portions of the country still don't know about it. Short Wave host Emily Kwong speaks to Jonathan Purtle, one of the lead researchers of on this study, about the findings, how the hotline differs from 911 and what its existence signals to Americans. Want us to cover more mental health news? Tell us by emailing shortwave@npr.org! We'd love to know what you want to hear from us!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
·npr.org·
What the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers and how it's used
Editorial: We Treat Mental Illness Like a Crime
Editorial: We Treat Mental Illness Like a Crime
The US prison system is failing to provide adequate mental health care to its incarcerated population, with over half of prisoners reporting mental health issues and only 26% receiving professional help, resulting in a system that criminalizes illness and fails at basic human decency.
·davisvanguard.org·
Editorial: We Treat Mental Illness Like a Crime
Community Is Medicine That Heals
Community Is Medicine That Heals
What if the best medicine isn’t a pill, but people? Community, connection, and shared purpose are transforming health and well-being.
·psychologytoday.com·
Community Is Medicine That Heals
An Inconvenient Truth about Meaningful Change: Slow is Fast
An Inconvenient Truth about Meaningful Change: Slow is Fast
In today’s fast-paced world, where technological advancements and social media dominate our daily lives, people are increasingly feeling isolated and disconnected. Despite being constantly connected to devices, many struggle with loneliness and a sense of alienation. At the same time, modern Western culture emphasizes self-reliance and self-help solutions, often suggesting that personal growth should be […]
·goodtherapy.org·
An Inconvenient Truth about Meaningful Change: Slow is Fast
Child Abuse Survivor - Issue #168
Child Abuse Survivor - Issue #168
The Surviving Ohio State documentary only proves how much we don't understand when it comes to male victims of sexual assault.
·childabusesurvivor.substack.com·
Child Abuse Survivor - Issue #168
Free Printable Positive Affirmation Cards to Combat Social Anxiety
Free Printable Positive Affirmation Cards to Combat Social Anxiety
As a person who deals with social anxiety and anxiety related to public speaking, affirmations have been helpful. Whenever I have a a presentation in one of my classes, I always do a few affirmatio…
·thepreppyproject.com·
Free Printable Positive Affirmation Cards to Combat Social Anxiety
Trump administration to end 988 suicide prevention specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth in July
Trump administration to end 988 suicide prevention specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth in July
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth will no longer be in operation starting July 17, according to a statement from the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
·cnn.com·
Trump administration to end 988 suicide prevention specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth in July
You don't need a PhD to help: supporting trauma survivors
You don't need a PhD to help: supporting trauma survivors
3 concepts from trauma science (safety, recovery, traumatic adaptations) translated into practical tips for supporting survivors in personal and work settings.
·traumaatwork.substack.com·
You don't need a PhD to help: supporting trauma survivors
7 Books (and 1 Paper) on How to Have Better Relationships
7 Books (and 1 Paper) on How to Have Better Relationships
I’m wrapping up the ninth month of my year long Foundations project. This month’s focus was connection—improving the closest relationships in your life. As part of my efforts this month, I read seven books, including one textbook, on the topic. For those interested, here are my previous reading lists about fitness, productivity, money, food, reading, […]
·scotthyoung.com·
7 Books (and 1 Paper) on How to Have Better Relationships