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Suicide Prevention
If you are having suicidal thoughts, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org.
Hometown Health Blog
5 ways to help teens overcome suicidal thoughts
When life gets challenging, the rates of depression, feelings of hopelessness and thoughts of suicide can increase. Here are five things you can do to help teens overcome suicidal thoughts.
College students and depression: A guide for parents
Many college students struggle with depression or anxiety. As school resumes, talk about these conditions with your student, and brush up on symptoms and warning signs so you can step in with help.
Help! I think my teenager is cutting
Emotional pain almost always is associated with self-harm in teenagers. Read why creating a crisis plan of things to do when in such a frame of mind can be beneficial.
Supporting a loved one experiencing depression
When a friend or family member experiences depression, it's difficult to know what to do or say. Here's how to offer support and understanding, and help your loved one get the resources they need.
Awareness, intervention help prevent suicide
Risk factors don't cause or predict suicide, but identifying risks brings awareness of warning signs. Read four interventions you can do to help someone who is feeling suicidal.
Suicide crisis: How to develop your safety plan
A three-digit number — 988 — provides immediate help during a mental health crisis. While the hotline helps those in crisis get support, a crisis safety plan can help identify the warning signs.
Why it's important to support kids who identify as LGBTQ and may be struggling
The teen years are challenging, but for LGBTQ youth, statistics for mental health issues and suicide risk are alarming. Supporting LGBTQ youth who are struggling starts with lending a listening ear.
5 things you need to know about mental health and girls
One in 5 adolescents or teens experience a mental disorder each year. For girls, it can be especially challenging. Here's how to positively impact mental health in the girls in your life.
Identifying signs of anxiety and depression
When people struggle to cope with stressful situations, depression and anxiety become more noticeable. Learn how to identify the symptoms, and get coping tips.
8 common myths about suicide
Suicide is a growing public health crisis. An important step in prevention is to dispel myths affect public perception. Get the facts on these 8 common myths about suicide.
Suicide isn't always about dying, it may be about perceived relief
People considering suicide often don't want to die. Instead, they are seeking relief from emotional and mental pain. Learn how you can help.
Could you be depressed?
Do you always feel tired or not like "you" anymore? Have you lost interest in hobbies that you used to love? Learn about depression, and get tips to help you feel more like yourself.
