{"id":31,"date":"2022-08-16T23:20:09","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T23:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogsksbeedu.wpenginepowered.com\/kskimuakoa\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-03-14T08:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T08:01:36","slug":"mental-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/kskkekookoo\/resources\/mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This page is intended to provide information on mental health resources. If you are (or someone you know is) experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life after high school can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. The transition can bring many new challenges, including academic demands, financial pressures, homesickness, and worries about friendships and relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to remember that you’re not alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or emotionally unwell, there are resources available to help you. If you are in college, your campus should have counseling and psychological services available to you for no cost. Talk to a member of the I MUA KOA program team for help in finding who to reach out to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, here are some trained counselors available 24\/7 who can provide assistance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hawai’i Cares<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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800-753-6879<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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988 Crisis Lifeline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Veterans Crisis Line<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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988<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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988, Press 1<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Trevor Project<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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678678<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NIMH Suicide Prevention<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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800-273-8255<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Web Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you are in college, your campus may have counseling and psychological services available. See your advisor or talk to an I MUA KOA staff member for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five steps you can take to help someone in emotional pain<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. ASK:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cAre you thinking about killing yourself?\u201d It\u2019s not an easy question, but studies show that\u00a0asking at-risk individuals<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0if they are suicidal does not increase suicides or suicidal thoughts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. KEEP THEM SAFE:<\/strong>\u00a0Reducing a suicidal person\u2019s access to highly lethal items or places is an important part of suicide prevention. While this is not always easy, asking if the at-risk person has a plan and removing or disabling the lethal means can make a difference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. BE THERE:<\/strong>\u00a0Listen carefully and learn what the individual is thinking and feeling. Research suggests\u00a0acknowledging and talking about suicide<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0may\u00a0reduce rather than increase<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0suicidal thoughts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. HELP THEM CONNECT:<\/strong>\u00a0Save the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number\u00a0(call or text 988)<\/strong><\/a>and the Crisis Text Line number\u00a0(741741)\u00a0<\/strong>in your phone so they\u2019re there if you need them. You can also help make a connection with a trusted individual like a family member, friend, spiritual advisor, or mental health professional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. STAY CONNECTED:<\/strong>\u00a0Staying in touch after a crisis or after being discharged from care can make a difference.\u00a0Studies have shown<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0the number of suicide deaths goes down when someone follows up with the at-risk person.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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