FOX 2 News To Broadcast 30-Minute Special

“Seeking Help” Explores Mental Health Issues in St. Louis

FOX 2 News will broadcast a local half-hour special, “Seeking Help,” Monday, April 27th at 6:30 P.M.

A large percent of people suffer from a diagnosable mental illness, such as depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other afflictions. Hosted by anchor/report Vic Faust, “Seeking Help” will have experts from the medical field to explore the prevalence and severity of mental health disorders, symptoms, and treatments.

Between 4:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M., a crisis call center (1-800-782-2222) will be accessible for anyone seeking information or assistance. Experts from the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) St. Louis will be on site to answer calls and offer useful information and guidance.

Often mental health patients or family members suffer with guilt, anger and regret, desperate for help, but not knowing where to turn. “Seeking Help” will touch on and tell viewers where to find help in the St. Louis area.

Recent international stories have drawn attention to the mental health of those in the aviation field. Monday on FOX 2 News at 9P, in conjunction with the “Seeking Help” special, reporter Chris Hayes will investigate how airlines in the U.S. monitor the psychological condition of pilots.

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Today marks our last post in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week 2011. We hope you’ve taken the opportunity to learn more about mental illness and what you can do to help those who may be suffering. We leave you with four important statistics that relate directly to Oklahomans.

• Mental health problems affect 1 in 5 American families

• 60 to 90 percent of all suicidal behaviors are associated with some form of mental illness or substance use disorder.

• Oklahoma is ranked 13th in the country for deaths by suicide.

• Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-24 in Oklahoma.

These stats are sobering, but know that help is available. HeartLine call specialists are available 24 hours a day/7 days a week to help those in crisis. As a reminder, here are our numbers.

• 2-1-1 for information and referral
• 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE for suicide prevention
• 848-CARE for compassionate listening
• 1-800-522-4700 for the Oklahoma Problem Gambling Helpline

For more information on mental illness and mental health, visit the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).