After two decades of tireless effort, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco now has stainless-steel netting designed to prevent suicides, a project championed by survivors and families devastated by tragedies. Kevin Hines, who miraculously survived a jump over the bridge at … [Read more...] about Golden Gate Bridge suicide prevention nets finally installed: a lifetime advocacy realized
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UK-based walking group makes strides in men’s mental health
Of course, it’s never advisable to generalize, in this case, however, the evidence demonstrates that men are notoriously difficult to serve when it comes to mental health support. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we at The Optimist Daily are thrilled to highlight … [Read more...] about UK-based walking group makes strides in men’s mental health
The warning signs of youth suicide and how to respond
Growing up is tough, especially for the current generation that has had to push through a global pandemic, climate anxiety, political unrest, and general uncertainty in almost all aspects of life. The building pressure and the looming unknowns can bring anyone down, especially … [Read more...] about The warning signs of youth suicide and how to respond
How to create a company culture which supports mental health
Slowly but surely the stigma surrounding mental health is being broken, but Harvard Business Review found that nearly 60% of U.S. workers have never broached the topic of mental health at work. Given that work is a primary source of stress for many people, creating a culture of … [Read more...] about How to create a company culture which supports mental health