The lifeline has been in operation as a ten-digit number (1-800-273-TALK) since 2005 and that number will continue to route callers to 988.

Friends, family can also use the hotline to request for someone to check on their loved ones. The new Crisis Line is “988.” The three-digit suicide hotline number does not replace the already existing lifeline, 1-800-273-8255, but makes it easier for people during emergencies.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with soccer great Briana Scurry about The Only, a new Paramount+ documentary about her stardom and struggles after the U.S. Women's Soccer's historic 1999 World Cup win.  --  Learn more about Briana Scurry here. 

Marvin Frink, who left the military with injuries to his body and mind, has discovered unexpected joy in cattle farming and helping other struggling vets

Christopher Deery, the Veteran Services Director for Cass County, North Dakota, shared his personal struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder and highlighted the importance of seeking mental health treatment.

Alex Dayle was 16-years-old when he suffered a brain bleed after getting hit in the head with a baseball, but he’s not letting the scary incident turn him away from the sport he loves.

For the first time Colorado prosecutors have convinced a jury and judge that some forms of emotional abuse can result in physical trauma to a human brain. 

Mission Roll Call organization uses veteran feedback to fight for their access to care on Capitol Hill. Coming off of National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, a San Antonio Marine Corp veteran has spent time sharing his story with others in need.

Concussions are a traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body. Those hits can damage the brain tissue and change how it functions. Depending on the severity of the injury, they can also be life-altering. For the best chance of recovery, the brain needs plenty of rest.

A well-fitting bike helmet significantly reduces the odds of serious head injury or death due to a bicycle, scooter or skateboard accident, experts say.