Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resource List
1N5 4000 Smith Road, Suite 375, Cincinnati, OH 513-814-3007 | 1n5.org
Best Point Behavioral Health Pediatric Urgent Care 5051 Duck Creek Road, Cincinnati, OH 513-527-3040 | bestpoint.org Cincinnati Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Psychiatric Intake Response Center Current patients: 513-636-4788 New patients: 513-636-4124 cincinnatichildrens.org
Talking About Mental Health BY SANONNA ALTAWEEL
Clermont County 24-hour Crisis Hotline
551 Old State Route 74, Cincinnati, OH 513-528-7283 or text keyword “4hope” to 741 741 Hamilton County Mental Health Access Point 311 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 24-hour hotline: 513-558-8888 LighthouseYouth & Family Service 2522 Highland Ave. Cincinnati, OH Crisis Hotline: 513-961-4080 | lys.org Lindner Center of Hope 4075 Old Wester Row Road, Mason, OH | 513-536-4673 | lindnercenterofhope.org 24-hour hotline: 1-888-536-4673
I t’s no secret that we have a mental health crisis on our hands. The evidence of anxiety and depression—particularly among Gen Z—is everywhere: higher rates of self-reported loneliness, surges in emergency room visits related to self-harm and suicidal ideation, and the increased use of social media as an escape from everyday life. A 2023 Harvard survey found that two in five Gen Z young adults ages 18–25 “feel like they don’t matter to others.”That means that 44 percent of that age group is experiencing a deep sense of disconnection. And they’re not the only ones. Based on U.S. data from 2022–2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 11 percent of children ages 3–17 had current, diagnosed anxiety, and 40 percent of high school students experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.The survey also reported that 20 percent of high school students seriously considered attempting suicide, and 16 percent had made a plan. The Roots of the Crisis If you’re like me, you read those numbers and your heart sank. How do we have this many young people hurting so badly that they feel they have no other options?The truth is, it’s not just one thing.Today’s generation is facing a myriad of problems.Take social media, for example. While it is a great way to connect with others and
have fun, there are many dark sides to it, including:
The pressure to live a “perfect” life . Constant exposure to others’ (often edited) lives can make people feel like they’re falling short. Cyberbullying . Online harassment often looks like someone “joking” nowadays. People comment thoughtlessly and hurt others’ feelings just to get some likes.
Doomscrolling and access to too much information.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or text 988 anytime
I miss the days when my Instagram feed was just people I followed. Now, thanks to AI algorithms, it’s a constant stream of influencers I’ve never heard of, political news, trends you “have” to hop on, and scare-tactic reporting. Another factor contributing to the staggering rates of mental health issues is the long-lasting effects that the pandemic had on our lives. Sure, we’re not stuck inside for months on end anymore, but the disruptions it caused are still being felt. Many young people experienced prolonged social isolation, missing out on crucial milestones like graduations, sports seasons, and time with friends.These losses have left lasting feelings of loneliness and disconnection. At the same time, remote learning created academic gaps and increased stress, with some students struggling to catch up or stay
Northkey Community Care Several NKY locations 859-331-3292 | northkey.org 24 hour hotline: 859-331-3292
Ohio Suicide Prevention 513-281-2273 | ohiospf.org
SEAS the Day Foundation 2232 Stratford Ave. #210, Cincinnati, OH 513-805-9087 or text “TEXTME” to 839863 seasthedayfoundation.org
Talbert House Crisis Care Center 24-hour crisis intervention service
513-281-2273 or text “TALBERT” to 839863 talberthouse.org
14 SEPTEMBER 2025 | CINCINNATIFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM
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