As the federal government prepares to launch the national three-digit number “988” for the mental health crisis hotline next month, a new KFF analysis shows that suicide death rates increased by 12 percent in the decade from 2010 to 2020 — with death rates rising the fastest among people of color, younger individuals, and people who live in rural areas.
Too often, taking a "mental health day" off or working four days instead of five is riddled with guilt because we believe not working is wrong and that we should work a whole week.
Family history.
High blood pressure.
High cholesterol.
Excess weight.
These are the risk factors for heart disease that your doctor typically talks to you about. Yet, there is...
