by The Mental Health Blogger | Feb 13, 2024 | Suicide Prevention
A new bill aimed at preventing youth suicide is on the table in the Senate. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) co-introduced the Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act with Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) to target the second leading cause of death for people between...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Oct 10, 2023 | Stigma, Students, Suicide Prevention, World Mental Health Day
Watch “Not Good Enough” Not Good Enough is a film that explores perfectionism’s toll on kids and the role of parents, coaches, and mentors. Kansas City Royals Release Documentary on World Mental Health Day KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 10, 2023 / In...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Sep 27, 2023 | Suicide Prevention
The 2023 OKC VA Mental Health Summit is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, September 28. It will take place at the Norman National Guard Armory, 4000 Thunderbird Street, Norman, Oklahoma. Registration is now open. The following is from the U.S. Department of...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Sep 1, 2023 | Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Programs to Receive $12 Million in Federal Funding The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are working hard to prevent and reduce suicide in the United States. We...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Sep 21, 2022 | Suicide Prevention, Veterans
Veteran Affairs report shows veteran suicide rate lowest in years A new Veterans Affairs report shows veteran suicides dropping to the lowest number since 2006. In 2020, there were 343 fewer instances of suicide than the previous year. VA releases report showing...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Apr 25, 2022 | Oklahoma, Suicide Prevention, Youth Mental Health Crisis
Oklahoma Students Will Have Access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline At Their Fingertips Starting with the 2023 school year, Oklahoma students will have access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline literally at their fingertips thanks to legislation...
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