Suicide | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

September 11, 2024

Using Big Data to Advance Precision Mental Health

Jordan W. Smoller, MD, ScD and

Dr. Jordan Smoller introduced some of the goals of “precision psychiatry”, with a particular focus on leveraging large-scale data resources to address unmet needs in mental healthcare. This webinar is not eligible for CEs.

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Suicide is a common mental health challenge that many people face. Whether you're someone dealing with suicidal thoughts or want to support someone who is, this video is here to help. You Are Not Alone. Support is Available. Watch it now to learn more and consider subscribing to our YouTube channel for more mental health videos.

- If you or a loved one is seeking more information on suicide:

• Visit the ADAA website: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/suicide

A Letter to My Friend: "Reason To Live"

by Malachi Gagnon

October 15, 2024

You could say music is my form of therapy. After working on my own mental health and dealing with the anger and emotions losing Ethan and others had caused, I went to my room one night and wrote what I wish I could still tell Ethan. The first words that came out of my mouth were, “I love you too much to watch you fall”.

Suicide Support, Treatment, and Resources

You Are Not Alone. Support and Treatment is Available.

Suicide Prevention & Warning Signs

You're not alone. Whether you have struggled with suicide yourself or have lost a loved one support is available.

From the Mailbox to the Ultramarathon

by Todd Crush

August 22, 2024

Do not be discouraged when confronted with the impossible. I’m living proof that anything can be done. At 25, with a young family, I was struck with the onset of schizophrenia and anxiety and everything in my world had come to a screeching halt. But I knew I had to push past my fear.

Never Admit

by Claire Helmers

July 6, 2024

I'm a competitive runner and I struggle with anxiety and depression. In person therapy has been the biggest game changer. After switching therapists and finding one that has helped me, it was my biggest life saver.

A Black or Biracial Woman's Mental Health Nightmare

by Gina Brown

June 18, 2024

I was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder at the age of 23. I went on to work for many years, marry, divorce, and have three children. And in my 30s I added anxiety and schizoaffective disorder to my mental health repertoire.

Talking to Your Child About Suicide

Monday, May 27, 2024 - 11:21

Suicide rates in teens have been steadily on the rise over the past two decades, and data from the 2021 CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that approximately 22% of teens reported suicidal thoughts and 10% of teens reported doing something to try to end their life in the past 12 months.

Depression Doesn’t Mean Defeat - Don't Give Up!

by Julie Streifel

May 21, 2024

If you’re feeling hopeless, worthless, like a burden or disappointment, or stuck and filled with despair thinking no one understands or cares; don’t believe those lies. There is a purpose for your life - there is a purpose for this pain. Don’t miss your future by choosing to end it in this dark season of your life.

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