Shared experiences bring people together. Whether it’s an illness, a natural disaster, or something as benign as a concert, when people experience the same event and can share their stories of how they were affected, everyone in that conversation benefits from the discussion. Survivors of suicide loss have a shared experience like no others. They’ve […]

If you’ve ever dealt with someone making threats against you, been the subject of physical or verbal attacks, had rumors floated about you, or been purposely excluded from a group, then you know what it’s like to be bullied. During October, we recognize National Bullying Prevention Month and raise awareness and focus on bullying. Bullying […]

The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI), a nationally recognized leader in youth and young adult suicide awareness and prevention, proudly recognizes and supports September as National Suicide Prevention Month.  Throughout the month individuals and organizations around the country have plans to highlight the problem of suicide and advocate its prevention. More than ­47,500 Americans died by […]

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In a time when racial equity is the focus of many discussions, one thing is certain: Mental health conditions are color blind. Anyone — of any ethnicity — can experience the challenges of mental illness. What is inequitable, however, is access to mental health treatment. That’s why Minority […]

Though most often associated with veterans who experienced atrocities of war, anyone, including children and teens, can suffer with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Children typically recover quickly from stressful events, but when it comes to severe stress, especially serious injuries, the death of a close family member or friend, sexual assault, living through a disaster, […]

As you may know, May is Mental Health Month. Since 1949, Mental Health America and their affiliates across the country have led the observance of May as Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), although 1 in […]

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new fatal injury data for Tennessee. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for middle and high school aged youth. In fact, we lose a young person (ages 10 – 24) every two and half days in the Volunteer State. According to a 2019 survey […]

A recent report released by the Tennessee Department of Health highlights increases in suicide rates within the state. The report from the Division of Vital Records showcases the number of suicide deaths and suicide rates for 2019, the most recent data available. The suicide rate of Tennesseans across all ages has risen more than 11% […]