Discussing mental health and suicide was once taboo, but in recent years the stigma associated with mental health issues has lessened. Getting help has now been made easier — The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a new name and number. Now people can access help from the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988.
Modeled after 911, the new three-digit number is designed to be a memorable and quick number that connects people who are suicidal or in any other mental health crisis to a trained mental health professional.
Today on Wellness Wednesday, we discuss how a name and number change could improve suicide prevention.
GUESTS:
- Alex Hutchinson, Fitness writer and author
- Lori Criss, Director, Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OHMAS)
- Dr. Danielle Wilhour, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado
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