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Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255

Helpful Resources: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

There is a stigma that has been placed on mental health, no matter the persons age. This stigma is creating a barrier preventing quality mental healthcare to those struggling with mental disorders, or struggling from quality mental health. Mental health is ones health through a psychological, emotional, and social perspective/standpoint. Mental health has been suffering in recent years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. . The stigma revolving around mental health is what causes people to not seek help when they need it the most.

In severe cases, decreasing mental health can result in suicide, and it is becoming more and more common. College-aged students are dying by suicide at a rate of approximately 6.5-7.5 suicide deaths per 100,000. . This stigma is causing people to not get proper help which then can result in suicide. By raising discussion/awareness as well as educate everyone on the signs and symptoms of people struggling with their mental health, this stigma can be reduced.

These signs and symptoms include but are not limited to...


 * 1) Depressed mood
 * 2) Reduced energy
 * 3) Isolation from those around
 * 4) Change in appetite
 * 5) Uninterested in formerly interesting activities/hobbies