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Youth suicide deaths fall after 988 launch

May 30

Senate bill seeks mental health training for youth athletics coaches

May 7

NC expands 988 services as crisis line marks 4-year anniversary

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in English and Spanish.

Jul 19

Triangle woman honors late brother with nationwide Day of Good

Apr 14

NCCU students mourn classmate, call for stronger mental health support

Mar 31

Real‑time crisis dispatch pilot launches in 10 eastern NC counties

Mar 8

Instagram to notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search suicide

Feb 27

Triangle veterans seeing benefits to help PTSD with hyperbaric therapy

Oct 15, 2025

Wake teen's attempt at death by suicide interrupted by deputy

Oct 10, 2025

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline marks 4 years

Jul 19

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Youth suicide deaths fall after 988 launch

May 30

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Canes remember 4-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux

May 29

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Deputy's training helps him save teen attempting to die by suicide

Oct 10, 2025

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Sept. 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day: 'People are hurting'

Sep 10, 2025

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NCDHHS celebrates 988 day, recognizes ASL services anniversary

Sep 8, 2025

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Disney 'The Power of Joy' creator makes Eisner history with 'Weirdo' nomination in kids' category

Jul 24, 2025

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NCDHHS launches action plan to curb Black youth suicide

Jul 23, 2025

Latest Stories

Green Level High hosts 2nd annual mental health awareness game

"You're not alone."

Sep 20, 2025

Wake County P.E. teacher, former SAU basketball player dies: 'Great sadness'

Daveon Dunn, 23, reportedly died by suicide on Monday.

Sep 11, 2025

Sept. 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day: 'People are hurting'

In its 22nd year, Sept. 10 marks another year of calling attention to the importance of mental health and suicide.

Sep 10, 2025

988 hotline in NC features ASL services, celebrates 2 years; now offers video calling

It is a nationwide network of call centers that provides counseling for people looking for help.

Sep 8, 2025

Disney 'The Power of Joy' creator makes Eisner history with 'Weirdo' nomination in kids' category

Disney "The Power of Joy" creator Tony Weaver knows the power of stories to save lives-because they saved his. From a bullied kid struggling with his mental health to an Eisner-nominated author, he's using his voice to help children see themselves as heroes too.

Jul 24, 2025