Cinco formas para ayudar a alguien que atraviesa por una crisis de salud mental. El suicidio es un tema complejo y difícil, pero todos deberíamos saber un hecho importante: ¡Se puede prevenir! Hablar sobre el suicidio puede ayudar a reducir los pensamientos suicidas y…

5 ways you can help a person experiencing a mental health crisis — Suicide is a complex and difficult topic, but everyone should know one important fact: It can be prevented. Talking about suicide can help reduce thoughts of suicide and improve mental health overall. Avoiding the topic can lead to misinformation and myths that encourage stigma. These negative and unfair beliefs may…

una combinación capaz de salvar vidas ante una sobredosis de opioides En el Día de Concientización sobre la Sobredosis, comience a llevar naloxona y así podría salvar una vida. En el transcurso del 2021 fallecieron, en Washington, 2264 personas a causa de sobredosis con…

On Overdose Awareness Day, start carrying naloxone. It could save a life. — 2,264 people died from overdose in Washington during 2021. The people who died are our spouses, children, parents, siblings, coworkers, neighbors, and friends. Each year, August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). It’s a day to remember those we’ve lost to overdose around the world and acknowledge the grief…

Protegiendo a las personas desde hoy y hasta dentro de mil años La Sección de Gestión de Residuos en la Oficina de Protección Radiológica comprende su rol de la siguiente manera: “Asumimos los proyectos que abarcan un tiempo prolongado en completarse”, dijo Kristen Schwab…

Protecting people today and a thousand years from now. — The Office of Radiation Protection’s Waste Management Section views its role as protecting people today and a thousand years from now. “We take on the projects that take a long time to complete,” said Kristen Schwab, the Waste Management Section Supervisor. …

Learn tips on safe poultry practices with experienced Public Health Veterinarian Beth Lipton! — More people are raising chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, turkeys, and other domestic birds. People keep domestic birds for fresh eggs or meat, companionship, hobby, exhibition, and education. Owning poultry can be rewarding and fun if everyone practices good disease prevention. Public Health Veterinarian Beth Lipton works at the Department of…

Hacemos una reflexión sobre sus logros y damos una mirada a un futuro donde todos reciban la ayuda que necesitan. — La Línea 988 de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis inició operaciones el 16 de julio de 2022. …

Successes and looking toward a future where everyone gets the help they need — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline went live on July 16, 2022. This new, 3-digit dialing code replaced the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and offers more support options for people dealing with a mental health crisis or seeking help for a loved one. Anyone can call, chat, or text 988…