Suicide Prevention

The Vital Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health

In this fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the connection between nutrition and mental health. While the significance of nutrition for physical health is well-established, its impact on mental well-being is equally profound. Let's explore the intricate relationship between nutrition and mental health.  Nutrition: The Cornerstone of Mental Well-Being Nutrients for Neurotransmitters: Our brains [...]

By |2024-03-18T11:34:35-07:00January 3rd, 2024|

Taking Community Suicide Prevention to the Next Level

Every community-led suicide prevention effort has its own origin story. Many were formed in the aftermath of a loved one's death or to address a community trauma. Some that already exist want to have a bigger impact. But before any group can make a difference for people in their community, they must answer a simple [...]

By |2023-10-19T09:08:13-07:00November 10th, 2023|

Feeling Hurt by Others

What you should know about being upset This is an excerpt from a booklet by Roy Masters that Bob wanted to share with you about what you should know about being upset because you feel hurt due to the words or actions of other people.  Click here for the link to the PDF. [...]

By |2023-05-05T09:02:04-07:00May 5th, 2023|

988

988 is the easy to rememebr suicide prvention hotline number. The use of the number as increased 45% from the same time last year. Learn more about how the 988 number is helping those who find themselves in a desperate place. Click here to learn more. 

By |2022-12-01T12:05:21-07:00December 30th, 2022|

Bill to add suicide hotline to school IDs named in honor of Jason Dickey

Students have there IDs on them all the time in most schools these days. What a great idea to place a resource to prevent suicide in every student's hands! Click here to read more.  Follow these links to pages on our website about Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention 

By |2022-07-08T11:39:41-07:00June 30th, 2022|

Do You Want an Insurance Company In Charge of a Mental Health Crisis Line?

That is precisely what is happening with the AZ Southern Crisis Line. AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) is allowing the RBHA’s (Regional Behavioral Health Authority) to select a statewide crisis line vendor for the 988 rollouts coming this summer; Centene Corporation.  Centene purchased the southern Arizona crisis line and changed the name to [...]

By |2022-03-07T07:06:09-07:00March 1st, 2022|

Feeding Your Brain: How Nutrition Actually Affects Your Mental Health

Did you know that diet can play a crucial role in mental health? According to Harvard Health, "Like an expensive car, your brain functions best when it gets only premium fuel. Eating high-quality foods that contain lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative stress — the "waste" (free [...]

By |2022-02-09T10:49:29-07:00February 10th, 2022|

Can Jake’s Law help you or a loved one?

Are you wondering if Jake's Law can help you or a loved one? Have you asked yourself how you and your family can benefit from Jake's Law? Here are some questions you can ask yourself or a loved one. This bill touches on all of these areas in some way (big and small). If you [...]

By |2020-02-11T10:44:22-07:00February 11th, 2020|
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