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AdvertisementAdvocates say help is available to anyone who needs itCalls to 911 related to suicide increasing in pandemicAdvocates say help is available to anyone who needs itHide TranscriptShow TranscriptPANDEMIC COULD LEAD TO ANOTHER SPIKE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. AS THE NUMBER OF COVID-19 CASES CONTINUE TO RISE, SO TO DOES T -- SO, TOO,DOES THE VOLUME OF CALLS INTO NEW HAMPSHIRE’S SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE. &gt;&gt; THERE HAS BEEN AN IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE COVID PANDEMIC. MIKE C.: HISTORY SUGGESTS THE STRESS OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WON’T SLOW THINGS DOWN. &gt;&gt; IT DOESN’T MEAN THAT YOU’RE CRAZY IF YOU’RE HAVING THESE THOUGHTS, BUT IT IS SOMETHING THAT YOU SHOULD SHARE WITH SOMEBODY. AND IF YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT THE THOUGHTS MOVING INTO ACTION, THEN YOU SHOULD REACH OUT AND GET HELP. MIKE C.: SOME WARNING SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR -- SOMEONE TALKING ABOUT BEING A BURDEN TO OTHERS, FEELING ISOLATED OR WITHDRAWN, AND EXTREME MOOD SWING &gt;&gt; THE FACT THAT PEOPLE DON’T HAVE CONTROL OVER THOSE THINGS THAT ARE ALREADY AFFECTING THEM IN THEIR LIVES CAUSES A GREAT DEAL OF STRESS AND WE HAVE TO BE MINDFUL OF THAT. MIKE C.: THAT’S WHY ADVOCATES ARE MAKING A PLEA TO NOT JUST THOSE IN NEED BUT ANY FAMILY OR FRIENDS. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE IN CRISIS, EXPERTS ARE STANDING BY TO SUPPORT EVERYONE INVOLVED. &gt;&gt; THEY NEED TO KNOW THAT IF THEY DIAL 911, WE ARE GOING TO GET THEM THE HELP THAT THEY NEED. OUR MISSION IS TO LOCATE AND COMMUNICATE AND CONNECT PEOPLE WITH THE HELP THAT THEY NEED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. MIKE C.: ONE SILVER LINING OF THE PANDEMIC? AN INCREASED USE IN TELEHEALTH MAKES IT EASIER TO KEEP APPOINTMENTS. &gt;&gt; THINGS LIKE WORK AND TRANSPORTATION AND CHILDCARE DON’T GET IN THE WAY OF PEOPLE KEEPING APPOINTMENTS. MIKE C.: IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING, CONTACT THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE ANYTIME, ANY DAY OF THE WEEK. THAT NUMBER IS ON YOUR SCREEN. 1-800-273-TALK. THAT’S 1-800-273-8255AdvertisementCalls to 911 related to suicide increasing in pandemicAdvocates say help is available to anyone who needs itAs the number of coronavirus cases rises in New Hampshire, so do the number of calls to 911 related to suicide.&gt;&gt; Download the FREE WMUR app“There has been a lot of increased reports of stress, anxiety and depression related to the impact of the COVID pandemic,” said Ken Norton of the National Alliance on Mental Illness-NH.History suggests the stress of the holiday season won’t slow things down.“It doesn’t mean that you’re crazy if you’re having these thoughts,” Norton said. “But it is something that you should share with somebody, and if you’re thinking about the thoughts moving into action, then you should reach out and get help.”&gt;&gt; Latest coronavirus coverage from WMURWarning signs to look out for include: thoughts about being a burden to others, feeling isolated or withdrawn and extreme mood swings.“The idea that people don’t have control over those things that are already affecting them in their lives causes a great deal of stress and we have to be mindful of that,” said Mark Doyle, director of the Division of Emergency Services and Communications.That’s why advocates made a plea to not just those in need but any family or friends, that if you know someone in crisis, experts are standing by to support everyone involved.“They need to know that if they dial 911 we are going to get them help the help that they need. Our mission is to locate, communicate and connect people with the help that they need as quickly as possible,” Doyle said.If you or someone you know is struggling, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifetime at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.As the number of coronavirus cases rises in New Hampshire, so do the number of calls to 911 related to suicide.&gt;&gt;Advertisement“There has been a lot of increased reports of stress, anxiety and depression related to the impact of the COVID pandemic,” said Ken Norton of the National Alliance on Mental Illness-NH.History suggests the stress of the holiday season won’t slow things down.“It doesn’t mean that you’re crazy if you’re having these thoughts,” Norton said. “But it is something that you should share with somebody, and if you’re thinking about the thoughts moving into action, then you should reach out and get help.”&gt;&gt;Warning signs to look out for include: thoughts about being a burden to others, feeling isolated or withdrawn and extreme mood swings.“The idea that people don’t have control over those things that are already affecting them in their lives causes a great deal of stress and we have to be mindful of that,” said Mark Doyle, director of the Division of Emergency Services and Communications.That’s why advocates made a plea to not just those in need but any family or friends, that if you know someone in crisis, experts are standing by to support everyone involved.“They need to know that if they dial 911 we are going to get them help the help that they need. Our mission is to locate, communicate and connect people with the help that they need as quickly as possible,” Doyle said.If you or someone you know is struggling, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifetime at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.Loading more articles...

AdvertisementAdvocates say help is available to anyone who needs itCalls to 911 related to suicide increasing in pandemicAdvocates say help is available to anyone who needs itHide TranscriptShow TranscriptPANDEMIC COULD LEAD TO ANOTHER SPIKE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. AS THE NUMBER OF COVID-19 CASES CONTINUE TO RISE, SO TO DOES T -- SO, TOO,DOES THE VOLUME OF CALLS INTO NEW HAMPSHIRE’S SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE. &gt;&gt; THERE HAS BEEN AN IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE COVID PANDEMIC. MIKE C.: HISTORY SUGGESTS THE STRESS OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WON’T SLOW THINGS DOWN. &gt;&gt; IT DOESN’T MEAN THAT...

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