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Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 15 and 23.<\/p>\n

Most often, suicide is the result of manageable mental health disorders that aren\u2019t treated.<\/p>\n

At the start of National Suicide Prevention Week, we share Kalyssa\u2019s story to bring awareness to this often stigmatized topic and to illustrate that people can overcome suicidal thoughts with help.<\/p>\n

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In July 2018, Kalyssa was rushed to a MultiCare hospital after attempting to take her own life. There, she learned about the MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit (ABHU)<\/a>, Pierce County\u2019s only inpatient program for 13- to 17-year-olds experiencing a mental health crisis.<\/p>\n

Treatment at this donor-supported unit is based on the recovery model and trauma-informed care, valuing kindness and empowering teens to play an active role in their recovery.<\/p>\n

Realizing she needed help, Kalyssa chose to stay at the ABHU.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe staff was super helpful and kind,\u201d Kalyssa remembers. \u201cEvery nurse I encountered didn\u2019t just do their job at a basic level. They connect with you on a deeper level, and if you need one-on-one time to talk, they do that. They distract you with activities, like coping skills and painting sessions.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ABHU was steadfast in helping her find a way forward. Seeing the caring nurses helped inspire Kalyssa\u2019s commitment to staying alive and thriving.<\/p>\n

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\nIt\u2019s important that we know how to talk about suicide and access support \u2014 for ourselves and our loved ones. If you or someone you know needs help, please visit Navos<\/a>,\u00a0Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0MultiCare Behavioral Health<\/a> for a list of resources.<\/p>\n

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached 24\/7 by calling 800-273-8255<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can help youth like Kalyssa find hope and healing with a donation to the ABHU through the MultiCare Behavioral Health Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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