It's been a year since the federal government moved the Suicide Prevention Hotline to a single three-digit telephone number, 9-8-8.
And so far, millions of people have called that line in the last year. That could be only the tip of the iceberg though. The National Alliance on Mental Illness says a large majority of Americans have no idea that 9-8-8 even exists. It found that 82 percent of the country doesn't know that they can get some help from a friendly voice on the other end if they call 9-8-8.
NAMI says there needs to be more awareness made about the number, so more people can use its services. On today's Ask The Expert, Greg Hansch joined us. He's the Executive Director for NAMI Texas, that's the National Alliance on Mental Illness
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
As 988 centers struggle with staffing, some peer supporters feel shut outCare given by peer supporters can lead to better mental health, advocates say.
Source: ABC - 🏆 471. / 51 Read more »
MPD announces Youth Violence Prevention Week Finale headlinerYouth Violence Prevention (YVP) Week is July 17-23, 2023. The finale is the YVP Day of Prayer and Worship Music Fest with Casey J. It takes place Sunday, July 23 at 6 p.m. at Mardi Gras Park. This event is intentionally designed to create an atmosphere of community unity and spiritual uplift.
Source: FOX10News - 🏆 581. / 51 Read more »
Jason Isbell, Devon Gilfillian to Lead Benefit Concert for Gun Violence Prevention Efforts in TennesseeChris Housman, Julie Williams, Autumn Nicholas and The Kentucky Gentlemen round out the performers lineup.
Source: billboard - 🏆 112. / 63 Read more »
Two Seniors Dead in Murder-Suicide at NJ Nursing HomeAuthorities say it appears Michael Zaccario, 73, shot his wife Patricia and then himself.
Source: thedailybeast - 🏆 307. / 63 Read more »
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects people with the help they needJuly 16 marks one year since the U.S. transitioned to 988, the easy-to-remember, nationwide mental health crisis helpline.
Source: SAReport - 🏆 252. / 63 Read more »
What investors need to know about weight loss medicines and suicide riskInvestors could be forgiven if talk of a potential suicide risk associated with a new class of diabetes and weight loss drugs led to skittishness last week.
Source: CNBC - 🏆 12. / 72 Read more »