Loneliness among Older Adults before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA) asked a national sample of US adults age 50–80 about lack of companionship and isolation…
NJ stats: More people calling for help, fewer committing suicide
New Jersey’s suicide prevention helpline handled more than 32,700 calls between February and August of this year, but the monthly count of individuals taking their…
Massachusetts suicide prevention advocates sounding alarm during coronavirus crisis
Suicide prevention has never been more important with many facing isolation and unemployment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Massachusetts advocates who…
SAMHSA Statement Regarding CDC’s MMWR on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The findings of CDC’s MMWR on mental health issues and substance use during the pandemic are troubling but unfortunately not surprising.
Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation during the COVID-19 Pandemic
During June 24–30, 2020, US adults reported considerably elevated adverse mental health conditions associated with COVID-19.
How to Prevent a Suicide Surge Post-Pandemic
Job loss, financial stress, isolation, anxiety, and other pandemic related stressors may lead to substance abuse, exacerbate existing mental health challenges, or create new ones.
Stop Suicide: Spot Emotionally Deadly Symptoms of COVID-19
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 800,000 lose their lives as a result of suicide each year, which amounts to one person every…
NASW Proud of ‘Road Map’ to Suicide Prevention
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is pleased to announce that last month, the Trump administration issued its “road map” for preventing suicide among…
The presence of COVID-19 is presenting more challenges to an already vulnerable population.
An estimated 300–400 physicians kill themselves per year, a rate of 28-40 per 100,000, or more than double that of the general population, according to…
FCC Designates ‘988’ as 3-Digit Number for National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Today, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide…