There are more mental health services available than ever before locally, but after falling for several years, the numbers started to tick up in 2022.
Six questions to askTwo people who considered, and attempted suicide in the past spoke at the news conference.
“I knew my kids needed me. I needed to regain my mental health. I didn't know how or what that looked like," said Lisa Garcia through tears. But Garcia explained how she got help, and she's now the San Diego Project Manager for the self-help group Recovery International. “When I was young, I was a very sad child. I cried and hit myself a lot, and I had a hard time explaining what was going on," said Faeth Jackson. But, like Garcia, Jackson got help and she is now a technology specialist with the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - 988. It will connect you to someone local who is trained, and has information on how to connect to resources. Or, you can call the local line directly, which is 888-724-7240. As Dr. Bergmann said, suicide is preventable.
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