For a lot of people, suicide seems so distant from their reality until it’s the reason why someone they love isn’t here anymore. So many people, including teenagers, take their own life after feeling alone and hopeless for so long, long enough that they...
At the heart of the Zero Reasons Why Campaign is the conviction that removing mental health stigma and preventing teen suicide takes the efforts of an entire community. Our second campaign pillar – “Build Community Support” – describes not just a tactic, but a belief...
There can be a lot of misunderstanding around what actually happens when you call a mental health crisis line. Some people might be intimidated or afraid to call for fear that the call isn’t actually confidential or that it will immediately result in a call to the...
Zero Reasons Why™ and Johnson County Mental Health Center have been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The award was announced at Thursday’s Johnson County Board of County Commissioners meeting. #ZeroReasonsWhy is a...
Everyone deserves access to the mental health support they need, right when they need it. Starting July 16, 2022, anyone facing a mental health crisis can simply dial 988 and get connected right away to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 988 is designed to be...
The #ZeroReasonsWhy campaign prioritizes storytelling and elevates teen voices as we work on our three main pillars: remove stigma, commit to education and build community support. As the foundation of the campaign, these goals are specific enough to ensure the...
