January 4, 2014
Still reeling from the shock of a school shooting in Connecticut that killed 20 first-graders and six educators, the nation started 2013 with a renewed debate on gun control.
But because many politicians in Washington and around the country didn’t want to talk about guns, they quickly shifted the discussion to another problem that factored into the Sandy Hook tragedy: mental health.
That was good news for state and local mental health agencies.
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If a mental health or substance use challenge is affecting you or someone you know, there are several resources available to learn more or get connected with help. If you are in crisis, or you know someone who is, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or dial 911 in case of emergency.
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