A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals increased challenges to mental health due to the COVID-19 pandemic: "40.9% of respondents reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition," according to the just-released June survey.
If you or someone you know is experiencing discouragement, depression, an inability to cope, please talk with them. Urge them to contact a pastor or mental health professional. It could save their life.
Many communities have crisis hotline phone numbers available. And there is a national toll-free number to seek guidance and help as well:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
We also have available specific topic stories/podcasts from our K-LOVE Closer Look Team that may give you guidance and encouragement.
‘Rest’ Is More Than Sleep – What Kind Of Tired Are You? Most of the seven types of rest defined by Dr. Dalton-Smith are self-explanatory, like physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. She adds to those the concepts of social, sensory and creative rest.
'Tell Me More' - 3 Words To Prevent Teen Suicide: Crushing loneliness and lack of purpose has seized millions of young adults, causing a frightening spike in teen suicides. Advice from Maureen Underwood with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide who also serves as a social worker and psychotherapist.
VA Changes Improve Healthcare, Address Solider Suicide: Comprehensive new laws seem to be making a difference in quality of care.
‘Notes Of Hope’ Help Suicide Jumpers Think Twice: “We don’t want anyone to feel like they’re so alone they don’t have any other choice but to jump.”
