American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts 15th annual Suicide Prevention Walk in Tampa

Suicide can be difficult to talk about, it’s why the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is ensuring people talk about suicide and bring people out of the darkness of those thoughts with their annual community walk.....MORE

We need action on the youth mental health crisis, not more talk

The statistics on youth mental health are not only alarming but deeply frightening for anyone who has children or cares about them.

According to a 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey, 44.2 percent of the participating teens reported that they had experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Almost 20 percent considered suicide — and 9 percent attempted suicide.

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September is Suicide Prevention Month; here are some resources

September is Suicide Prevention Month. On Tuesday Cafe we spoke with Clara Reynolds, the CEO of The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay about suicide awareness and community resources that are available.

Listen to the show HERE

Suicide Prevention community resources:

• 211 Tampa Bay Cares
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• UT Spartan Support Program