The Latest Suicide Prevention News
Read the latest stories about Teen Lifeline and our ongoing commitment to prevent teen suicide in Arizona.
Arizona’s Teen Lifeline says calls have increased 50% since the pandemic began
91.5 KJZZ Radio | April 26, 2022
Between spring break and the end of the school year is one of the most stressful times for kids—Clinical Director Nikki Kontz discusses where teens are at right now and what Teen Lifeline has seen on the hotline.
Managing the Mind: Mental health resources across the Valley
ABC15 Arizona | April 20, 2022
Clinical Director Nikki Kontz explains what self-care is and why it’s important to schedule into your daily routine. Also, how teens can learn to cope with feelings of anxiety or depression without always turning to their phones.
Additionally, ABC15 highlights community-based organizations that can assist with mental health resources suited to your needs.
Solutions Spotlight: Mental Health
Cronkite News Pathways to Equity | April 2022
Peer mentoring programs like Teen Lifeline help youth connect with mental health support and resources. Pathways to Equity discusses mental health disparities and the efforts being made to close those gaps.
Proposed bill aims to boost parental rights regarding student information
ABC15 Arizona | February 22, 2022
HB2161, a bill that would require teachers to tell parents what a child discloses, could put the well-being of Arizona youth at risk.
“I just, again, worry about all of those kids that don’t have loving, supporting homes and the risk that we’re putting them in. Or, just the fact that everyone has a sense of privacy,” Clinical Director Nikki Kontz said.
Ways to help children struggling with their mental health
ABC15 Arizona | February 16, 2022
ABC15 takes a look at how the pandemic has impacted the mental health of students, and what resources are available to help. Featuring Clinical Director Nikki Kontz.
Previous Highlights
- Ayuda disponible para adolescentes que enfrentan una crisis de salud mental | Univision
- Nonprofit of the Month: Teen Lifeline | Fabulous Arizona
- Centennial’s Servin tackling suicide prevention | Peoria Times
- Gridiron stars helping to prevent suicides | The Glendale Star
- Gridiron stars helping to prevent suicides | West Valley Tribune
- Basha’s Cole Martin joins Teen Lifeline in suicide prevention initiative | East Valley Tribune
- Arizona high school football players tackle suicide prevention | 12 News
- Peoria student: You are not alone | Peoria Independent
- High school football players raising awareness to prevent teen suicide | KOLD News 13
- Local high school football players speak up on teen suicide prevention | KVOA News Tucson
- Arizona high school football players hope to prevent teen suicide with PSAs | KTAR News 92.3 FM
- High school athletes work together to prevent teen suicide | ABC15 Arizona
- At Teen Lifeline, Teens Provide a Lifeline To Their Peers! | Giving Back & Moving Forward
- Nonprofit Innovation Hub: Teen Lifeline answered the call for youth in need of support | ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation
- Teen Lifeline receives $5K donation | Scottsdale Independent
- Governor Ducey Announces $550,000 From AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund To Support Mental Health Organizations | Office of the Arizona Governor
- Suicide hotline tags now required in schools | Arizona Public Media’s Arizona 360 Show
- Suicide hotline tags now required in schools | Ahwatukee Foothills News
- New law requires suicide hotline number on school ID cards | KOLD News 13
- Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale Selects Teen Lifeline as its 10th Recipient of a $5,000 Donation | Arizona Foothills Magazine
- National Mental Health Awareness Month: Organizations Making a Difference | GreatNonprofits
- East Valley panel gives parents tools to help Arizona kids with mental health | Arizona’s Family
- Will the Kids Be All Right? | Raising Arizona Kids Magazine
- How saving lives with student IDs started with Paradise Valley Superintendent Dr. Troy Bales | Fox 10 News Phoenix
- Arizona student IDs to require suicide prevention phone number by July 1 | KTAR News 92.3 FM
- Watch Cronkite’s “Life Is…” Documentary on Youth Suicide in Arizona | Cronkite News
- At Teen Lifeline, teens help in ways only they can | Cronkite News
- Education, health officials concerned about the mental health of students | KOLD CBS 13
- Peer-run Teen Lifeline answers calls of despair with attitude of care | West Valley View
- En Foque Arizona: Por que no cuidamos nuestra salud mental? Un tabu entre los Latinos | Telemundo Arizona
- Suicide Prevention Week: Teens helping teens | KYMA NBC 11
- Valley high school football players make suicide prevention videos for peers | AZ Family
- Suicide hotline offers young people hope and a chance to talk with peers | Cronkite News
- Phoenix Stories 2020: Teen Lifeline | Phoenix Business Journal
- Quaran-teen: What is life like for LGBTQ+ youth at home during COVID-19 | Echo Magazine
- Five tips to cope with loneliness and isolation| Teen Strong AZ
- More teens calling Arizona hotline for help during Coronavirus crisis | KTAR 92.3 FM
- Teen Lifeline named Top-Rated Nonprofit | Arizona Business Magazine
- Connections of Hope raises $484k | Arizona RedBook
- Teens make a paper chain around Arizona State Capitol with messages of hope | KPNX NBC 12
- Thunderbirds Charities donates $100,000 to Teen Lifeline | Arizona Business Magazine
- Teen Lifeline earns GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency | Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
- Phoenix hotline addresses rising suicide rates | Raising Arizona Kids
- Teen suicide prevention: Highlighting the warning signs | KNXV ABC 15
- Saving Lives! Teen Lifeline | KESZ 99.9 FM
- Every teen suicide is a tragedy; here’s what Arizona is doing to prevent more | The Arizona Republic
- Teen Lifeline…suicide is not the answer | Teen Strong AZ
- Arizona suicide hotline lets teens in crisis get help from other teens | KTAR 92.3 FM
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