A LOCKDOWN “lost generation” of young people are feeling helpless and #suicidal. More than a quarter (29 percent) of 18-24-year-olds thought about ending their lives in the last year, a study by the Samaritans revealed.
#James Donaldson notes:
Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.
Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.
Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space. #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticle
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More than a third of Britons suffered economic hardship in lockdown
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And more than a third (36 percent) suffered economic hardship such as job loss or a fall in income. Many of the 2,766 young #adults interviewed by YouGov for the Double Trouble study, said they felt like a lost generation – unable to pay bills, afford food or get good job replies. Carly, 21, one of the interviewees, said: “My #mentalhealth was crashing down, and I felt like I didn’t want to be here any more.”
Samaritans CEO Julie Bentley said: “The labour market has been hit in a different way to previous economic shocks and younger people are paying the heaviest price.”
A European study by pharmaceutical giant Merck said 49 percent of UK people said #Covid had caused #stress and #anxiety.
Royal College of General Practitioners fellow, Dr Sarah Jarvis, said: “#Mentalhealth needs may be
the next thing to risk overwhelming the NHS.”
Professor Marcantonio Spada, of London’s South Bank University, said: “The protracted and intermittent fear-based messaging will have mentally exhausted many people.
“I will be very surprised if we don’t see continuing #anxiety, #depression, #suicide and addictive #behavior problems above higher-than-average levels over the next months and years.”
#Suicideprevention charity Papyrus said 25 percent more young people sought help during #Covid. It is the biggest killer of young people although men aged 45-49 had the highest rate in 2020.
? Contact the Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141, text 07860 039967 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org. Call the Samaritans free on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org. Alternatively, visit samaritans.org
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
