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Director’s Messages about Suicide Prevention
- Addressing the Crisis of Black Youth Suicide
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By Joshua Gordon on
In this message for National Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Gordon describes NIMH’s efforts to address the rising rates of suicide in the U.S. among Black youth.
- Suicide Deaths Are a Major Component of the Opioid Crisis that Must Be Addressed
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By Joshua Gordon , Nora Volkow on
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In observance, Dr. Gordon has partnered with Dr. Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), to highlight a dimension of the opioid crisis that receives too little attention—the links between opioid use, opioid use disorder, and suicide.
- Mental Health Research—Diversity Matters
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By Joshua Gordon on
In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Gordon highlights efforts within the NIMH research portfolio to address disparities in mental health and access to care.
- How Aware Are We, Really, About Mental Illness?
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By Joshua Gordon on
In a message on the importance of mental health awareness, Dr. Gordon recounts how he came to be aware of the personal impact of mental illnesses.
- Suicide Prevention: Next Steps
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By Joshua Gordon on
September is National Suicide Prevention month; focusing on the benefits of collaborations, Dr. Gordon outlines recent research results as well as future directions.
- The Push for Suicide Prevention
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By Joshua Gordon on
The Push for Suicide Prevention.