The suicide prevention hotline answered more than 2.1 million calls and over 200,000 chats in 2020. That's a lot of people seeking help. But the U.S. suicide death rate has risen in the past two decades, meaning a lot more may still need help.
| Headlines for a healthier you | | | Claire Wolters, Health News Reporter | | | | 988 Is the New National Mental Health Hotline |  | Summer's (almost) over. Is mental health stigma on the way out, too?
Enter September: National Suicide Awareness Month.
Politicians and mental health advocates are attempting to reduce stigma around mental health through their new suicide prevention hotline, 988. The hotline launched this July, and is now entering its third month of operation. Advocates see the 3-digit code as an easy-to-access, easy-to-remember gateway for people to reach mental health services during a crisis. | | Know More | | Lifeline, the former national suicide prevention hotline, answered more than 2.1 million calls and over 200,000 chats in 2020. That's a lot of people seeking help. But the U.S. suicide death rate has risen in the past two decades, meaning a lot more may still need help. | | Feel Better | | There's no one definition of a mental health crisis, and everyone experiences hard times differently. So don't worry about fitting any sort of criteria before dialing 988. Once you dial, a trained counselor will listen to you and may refer you to resources depending on your situation. | | |  | What Else Should You Know | | | Ever feel like you're dissociating from constant COVID news? You're not alone. Pandemic numbness is normal, according to author and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb. This is especially true when people are unable to remove themselves from a traumatic event, like a global pandemic. | | | | | | When childhood trauma isn't addressed, it can create problems–both mental and physical–that can persist through generations. Breaking the cycle comes down to early intervention for kids without placing blame on caregivers, mental health experts say. | | | | |  | In Other News | | - America Has a Rabid-Raccoon Problem. The Atlantic
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