Western Australia, Northern Territory and South Australia have the highest prevalence of self-harm among young people, according to a new study. Key points: The estimated prevalence of self-harm in young people has been mapped in a new study led by a Brisbane researcher NT, WA and SA had the highest estimated prevalence of self-harm The … Read more
Two months ago, I lost a dear friend to suicide. He was one of the happiest people I knew, and none of us, neither myself nor our mutual friends, saw it coming. We all wish we could have done something. But our friend’s cheerful disposition hid his grief so well that our informal chats revealed … Read more
With calls increasing and waiting times improving, early signs seemed to suggest the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline could help address the nation’s unmet mental health need. But questions remain. After the change, the data indicates that the simplified number may be delivering on its promise. Lifeline encounter volume, which includes phone calls, texts … Read more
Retired NYPD detective Lou Yero was so traumatized by the horrors he witnessed on the job that he started drinking, eventually holding a loaded gun to his head. “And then I looked in the mirror and saw my son’s room,” Yero recalled last week at the first seminar of a group dedicated to helping traumatized … Read more
New Delhi: Depression is a common ailment worldwide and it is suggested to seek medical guidance from professionals or to be open about it and talk about what is bothering you so that someone can help solve the problem. Although it may be difficult for some people to talk about their depression, it is said … Read more
There are never any simple solutions or answers to mental health challenges, this is especially true for suicide. Those contemplating ending their lives often find themselves on an emotionally draining and isolated precipice of a mental health crisis, from which they see no way out. Therefore, one of the most important aspects of our life … Read more
Cause Mental Health Problems: The number of people suffering from mental illness is increasing rapidly around the world. According to a WHO report, about 1 billion people are victims of mental illness. In which the number of women is more than that of men. At the same time, children are suffering from developmental disorders. There … Read more
Deepika Padukone NGO Love Laugh Foundation: Mental patients are increasing rapidly all over the world for some time now. When a person is mentally ill, people and society look at the person with a sense of slander, due to which the victim reaches a more terrible situation. Being mentally ill is not a disease that … Read more