We live in a time where blood, sweat, & tears are seen as nothing more than coffee sweetener; the weak need not apply. We try to be good people, contribute to our communities, and hope - at some point - we find a smile that reaches to our core. But sometimes, that smile just can't be found. The reality of what we are facing feels so heavy that breathing is halted; words echo off the walls around us as we try to fake a smile for the world. "Fake it 'til you make it." Fake smiles are exhausting; and they can't last forever.
This page is meant to help those of us who have struggled with this pain find a place to be understood, heard, and heal.
Things CAN get better. But, they can’t get better without you.
In American, suicide is one of the leading causes of death for those under 24. the jed foundation focuses on helping this group through information and advice.
Founded in 1987, afsp focuses on suicide prevention through education, research support, and community events. afsp also helps those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
text it, call it, chat it, hard of hearing or deaf - 988lifeline.org can be your life-saver. literally. ran by the substance abuse and mental health services administration, this program launched in 2022 and has already helped millions.
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) promotes suicide prevention by offering free consultations, training, and tools for pretty much everyone who wants to help prevent suicide.
nimh is a branch of the national institute of health focused on mental health. a plethora of studies, research, and interpretations lay at your fingers.
NAMI is an organization of individuals who fought for their smile and have chosen to use their experience to help others (including kids). you won’t be talking to psych 101 - you’ll be talking to people who understand.