For nearly two decades those in crisis have been able to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), but soon that number will be joined with a simple 988 dial. The new shortcut, approved by Congress more...

Recognizing that taking care of mental health is just as important as physical health, Miami Dade College (MDC) has partnered with Mantra Health, the leading digital mental health clinic focused on young adults, as well as the nation’s premier...

Studies show one in 10 Black men is living with depression, but experts believe many more are struggling in silence. Here’s how you can help. If you think a Black man in your life is struggling mentally, look for...

Confronted with a shortage of school mental health counselors, the state Department of Education is seeking to bring 10,000 more professionals to campuses at a time when federal public health officials are calling for action to address the nation’s growing...

On Tuesday, an official with the California Department of Education — including healthcare professionals and educators, met to address future legislation to combat learning loss during the ongoing pandemic and to focus on the concept of “learning recovery” through...

Lance Gross is the latest celebrity to become vocal about mental health awareness for Black men. The Award-winning actor partnered with Didi Hirsch for their event,  Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide. It was a global gathering encouraging supporters to walk...

Didi Hirsch hosted the Alive Together walk in Exposition Park on Sunday to promote suicide prevention efforts. View the full top story here:

Carolyn Levitan, crisis line director at Didi Hirsch, discusses their reimagined annual event, Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide. The event is on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 8 a.m. at Exposition Park. Guests can attend in person or virtually....

Melissa Rivers is prioritizing frank conversations with her family as suicide rates among young people reach alarming levels.   Read the full article in People:

“We are seeing suicide attempts and losses at alarming, alarming rates across the United States,” says pediatrician and mental health advocate Jonathan Goldfinger. “Domestic violence, child abuse of all kinds, drinking among parents, all of these things increase during...