Confronting Seasonal Depression: The Critical Role of the 988 Lifeline, Community, and Support Systems During the Winter Months

• By: Tia Dole, PhD Vibrant Emotional Health
• January 14th, 2025
• community, mental health, resources, seasonal affective disorder, seasonal depression, suicide prevention, support, Winter 2025 Issue
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The holiday season, typically marked by joy and togetherness, can also be a challenging period for many individuals coping with loss, trauma, or loneliness. Seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often intensifies as the days get shorter and the weather becomes...

The Evolution of the 988 Lifeline: A Year After the Transition

• By: Tia Dole, PhD Vibrant Emotional Health
• July 19th, 2023
• 988, crisis care, emotional support, hope, mental health access, mental health safety net, Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Summer 2023 Issue
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On July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline announced the transition of the former 1-800-273-TALK (8255) phone number to 988, an easy-to-remember three digit-number for 24/7 crisis care across the United States and its territories. A year after the transition, the 988 Suicide...