“This is a good time to increase our collective intention to prevent suicide attempts and deaths by having the courage to talk to those who may be suffering.”
“Suicide is preventable, but only if conversations about this taboo topic become more commonplace,” said Walker. Suicide was responsible for 48,183 deaths in 2021, which is about one death every 11 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control. One of the most tragic outcomes of mental health issues is suicide, and rates increased approximately 36% between 2000–2021. “If you are wondering whether to seek mental health counseling, don’t second guess yourself, it’s probably a good time,” said Rheeda Walker, University of Houston professor of psychology and director of the Culture, Risk and Resilience Lab. F rom pandemic burnout to isolation and loneliness, to the economic downturn, the focus on mental health has never been greater.īut when do you know you need a therapist? During Mental Health Awareness Month, it's a good time to ask and answer serious questions. Unfortunately, the need for mental health awareness has only risen. In 1949 Congress declared May as National Mental Health Awareness Month due to the increased number of veterans suffering from mental illnesses after returning from World War II. Rheeda Walker, professor of psychology and director of the Culture, Risk and Resilience Lab at UH, advises that if you are wondering whether to seek therapy, don’t second guess yourself, it’s probably a good time.
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