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Additional Resources:
- Here is a short video to help you better understand depression, https://youtu.be/XiCrniLQGYc?si=m5TMEsHhzomqDSPx
- "When Someone You Love is Depressed: How to Help your Loved One Without Losing Yourself" by Laura Epstein Rosen, PhD and Xavier Francisco Amador, PhD
- "The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A step-by-Step Program" by William Knaus, EdD
- "The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive
- https://www.va.gov/REACH/challenge/feelings-of-depression, Veterans Crisis Line - Dial 988 then Press 1
- Resource to help children, adolescents and teens with anxiety and depression: https://trailstowellness - used in many schools, reaches children about mental health, CBT and mindfulness.
- https://depressioncenter.org
- https://nimh.nih.gov - National Institute of Mental Health
- https://adaa.org - Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- Trevor Project Lifeline, 1-800-788-7386
- Trans Lifeline 877-565-8860
- LGBTQ National Hotline - 888-843-4564
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- NAMI Helpline, 1-800-950-NAMI
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- NAMI Helpline, 1-800-950-NAMI
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 10 to 24. LGBTQ+ youth are almost 5 times as likely to have attempted suicide compared to heterosexual youth and are 5 times more likely to need medical attention because of an attempt. In a national study, 40% of transgender adults report having had a serious suicide attempt and 92% of these attempts took place before the age of 25. CDC data shows that men account for 76% of suicide deaths each year. Suicide data in 2025 is showing that the United States has had a significant increase in suicide, 14.7 deaths per 100,000 people. We have not seen suicide rates this high since 1947. We have had a 30% increase in suicide deaths over the past two decades.
If you or someone you know is having active thoughts of suicide, go to the nearest emergency room, call 911 or 988, the suicide hotline number. Suicide can be prevented. If you are having active thoughts, please seek out help right out. CMH/Genesee Health System has crisis teams available that may be able to help you. GHS Behavioral Health Urgent Care can help if you are in crisis. They can be reached by calling 810-496-5500 until 10:30pm on weekdays and from 10:00am to 6:30pm on weekends.
If you are depressed and needing support or are seeking information to support someone you love who is depressed, Best Life Therapy is available to help. New clients can request their initial appointment by clicking on the request an appointment button on the first page of our website, completing the contact form above or calling us at 810-771-3457. If it is after business hours, you can leave a confidential message, and we will return your call. New clients also can email our CEO, Vicky Alvarez at vickyalvarez@bestlifetherapy.net.