05/05/2022
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to take stock of our own mental health, and the mental health of our loved ones, and connect with resources to help us live happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives.
At least 1 in 5 New York adults will experience a mental health disorder in any given year, and roughly 1,700 New Yorkers die by su***de each year. However, less than half of adults with mental illness, and less than a quarter of children and adolescents, get the treatment that can help them feel better.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and to ensure you and your family are aware of the community resources at your disposal, below is a list of helpful mental health organizations and resources. Reach out to a resource today if you or someone you know needs help.
You’re also invited to join an upcoming webinar (May 18th, 1pm-2pm EST) with the Mental Health Association in New York State, Mental Health & Wellness 101. They will cover a variety of topics: risk factors, signs, and symptoms to look out for, understanding treatment and support options, and the process of recovery.
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2303710378359419662
If you or someone you know is contemplating su***de, help is available! Speak with someone today.
National Helplines:
• National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
• American Foundation for Su***de Prevention 1-888-333-AFSP (2377)
• Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
• SAMHSA 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• The Trevor Project: 1-800-850-8078 (for gay or questioning youth)
• Veterans Crisis Line Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 Text 838255
• National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474
• Girls and Boys Town: 1-800-448-3000
• Covenant House: 1-800-999-9999
• Su***de Prevention Awareness