#crisis-intervention tag

3 months ago

Thriving Through Adversity: Tap Into Resilience

Resilience is an essential skill that can be cultivated through awareness and proactive action.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

More Black teens are in mental health crisis. This church tries to help them heal

Community efforts are crucial in addressing the rising adolescent suicide risk, especially in Black youth.

fromThe Mercury News

3 weeks ago

They called for urgent help with a mentally ill loved one. Why California police refused

Families dealing with mental illness face challenges, including limited support from law enforcement during crises.

What Individuals Can Do to End Suicides

Open discussions about suicide are vital for preventing it.

Suicide prevention training is as crucial as CPR training.

Parents should inquire about guns in homes where their kids play.

fromNextgov.com

Report: Veteran suicide prevention increasingly looks to use AI, digital capabilities

Veteran suicide prevention is increasingly utilizing technology, particularly AI, to identify and support at-risk servicemembers.

fromHackernoon

Mental Health Crisis Calls: The Government's Controversial Idea to Track Them | HackerNoon

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has increased accessibility to mental health support.

The service has been effective but faces privacy concerns regarding visitor tracking.

Mindfulness

3 months ago

Thriving Through Adversity: Tap Into Resilience

Resilience is an essential skill that can be cultivated through awareness and proactive action.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

More Black teens are in mental health crisis. This church tries to help them heal

Community efforts are crucial in addressing the rising adolescent suicide risk, especially in Black youth.

fromThe Mercury News

3 weeks ago

They called for urgent help with a mentally ill loved one. Why California police refused

Families dealing with mental illness face challenges, including limited support from law enforcement during crises.

What Individuals Can Do to End Suicides

Open discussions about suicide are vital for preventing it.

Suicide prevention training is as crucial as CPR training.

Parents should inquire about guns in homes where their kids play.

fromNextgov.com

Report: Veteran suicide prevention increasingly looks to use AI, digital capabilities

Veteran suicide prevention is increasingly utilizing technology, particularly AI, to identify and support at-risk servicemembers.

When My 8-Year-Old Said These 5 Horrifying Words, I Had To Change Everything About My Parenting

The story highlights a critical moment when a child's deep distress leads to a call for emergency mental health support.

Effective communication and understanding are essential in addressing children's mental health crises.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

4 weeks ago

California man who messaged with Wisconsin school shooter barred from gun ownership

"This incident just happened in December, and it is way too soon to determine that you are authorized to own a gun, Soper said."

SF parents

Mission District

fromMission Local

Day 22 of the 16th St. plaza cleanup: Nice weather is back. So are police.

Increased police presence and crisis intervention specialists are visible in San Francisco's Mission District, indicating a change in community safety measures.

fromPortland Mercury

After Years of Bureaucratic Pushback, Portland Street Response Finally Has a Chance at Success

"Once these changes have been fully implemented, PSR personnel will be able to respond to more call types, connect more individuals to the help they need most, and create better outcomes for those they serve."

SF politics