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Nights on the brink
The stranger in the chat box is terrified they’re going to hurt themselves. The young adult recently lost their job. They’ve been depressed and have an idea how they will [...]
Senior Citizens In Mercer County Can Get A Daily Check-In Call for Free.
Just weeks ago, Gail's "support system," her cousin, passed away. Months prior, she lost her best friend. Now she can go days without hearing from any family or friends. But [...]
CONTACT of Mercer Suicide Crisis Line Helps Teens Via Chat and Text
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are on the rise among teens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The survey found 57% of [...]
Cyberbullying can be Especially Dangerous for Children
By Eleanor K. Letcher How are we coping in New Jersey as the pandemic continues? It’s September, and COVID-19 cases are on the rise just as schools are reopening, work schedules [...]
Suicide Prevention Advocates Urge Teens to Limit Time on Social Media
By: News 12 Staff Facebook executives answered questions on Capitol Hill on Thursday, after recently revealing that they knew their Instagram app had a negative impact on teenage girls. The congressional [...]
Work in Progress: America’s Teenager Girls are Not Okay
American teenagers—especially girls and kids who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning—are “engulfed” in historic rates of anxiety and sadness. And everybody seems to think they know why. Some psychologists point to social media, [...]