Healthcare professional holding a patient’s hands during a supportive conversation about mental health and suicide prevention.

Suicide Prevention in Healthcare Begins with Education

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Suicide was responsible for 48,824 deaths in 2024.  The number of people who think about or attempt suicide is even higher. In 2024, an estimated 14.3 million adults seriously thought about suicide, 4.6 million planned a suicide attempt, and 2.2 million attempted suicide.” The staggering numbers […]
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Mental health provider offering comfort

Best Practices for Managing Mental Health Crises in Acute Care Settings

This May we showcase Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Throughout the month, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) actively participates in this national movement, dedicated to eradicating stigma, extending […]
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