Aspire Mental Wellbeing Toolkit

Support Groups are effective to improve your health, wellness and mental wellbeing.

Grief is a journey you must endure after the loss of a loved one. It's easy to become overwhelmed as you work through the phases and tasks of grief so it's important to remember to care for yourself. 

 Books are more than just a comfort. They can be a portal to different worlds, a bridge to a new past or future, an outpost for philosophies, and a support system for times of need.   Healthline has published a list of their recommended books on Mental Health.

If you feel alone, you are not alone. Everyone feels lonely at some point and it is overwhelming. We can help! Loneliness is not a choice.. it's actually a chemical reaction (and it's nothing to be ashamed of)! Watch as Vanessa goes over some practical, science-based pointers to pump up the level of pleasure chemicals in your brain to help you feel less lonely.  www.scienceofpeople.com

 Psy is a ChatGPT AI chatbot created by experts. Psy makes the best use of AI algorithms to create tailored psychological content and deliver creative ideas to help providers improve the care of their patients. They offer a free basic version and subscription for more advanced tools and usage.

Your health and wellbeing should always come first, Happiful Magazine provides professional opinions, advice and techniques in our wellbeing features 

You can take the first step to helping someone you care about to get help.  Share our Aspire website and tools!

 5 Tips for a Healthy Transition After Mental Health Hospitalization.

Tips to help you along your journey of self-improvement. No matter what your goals are, these tips can help you on your way toward your “ideal self”. We are so proud of you for starting this journey. 

 Spirituality has been a source of comfort and relief from stress for multitudes of people. While people use many different paths to find God or a higher power, ​research has shown that those who are more religious or spiritual and use their spirituality to cope with challenges in life experience many benefits to their health and well-being. 

Applied psychopharmacotherapy and psychotherapy do not always bring the expected results in the treatment of mental disorders. As a result, other interventions are receiving increasing attention. In recent years, there has been a surge in research on the effects of nutrition on mental status, which may be an important aspect of the prevention of many mental disorders and, at the same time, may lead to a reduction in the proportion of people with mental disorders.  

 Pediatric hypnosis helps kids and all ages use focused attention and imagination to train their brain, create new pathways and learn new skills. 

The Critical 10 Minutes That Can Save a Life - Research shows that nearly 50% of people who attempt suicide do so within just 10 minutes of making the decision. This short window highlights the urgent need for early intervention, compassionate support, and limiting access to lethal means. Even a brief pause, a moment of connection, a delay, or a safe space—can save a life. At Aspira Health Global, we’re committed to using this knowledge to inform prevention strategies, crisis response, and public education that helps individuals, families, and communities act in time.

In today’s mental health landscape, innovation matters. Emerging treatments are offering real hope for individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts:

🔹 Spravato® (Esketamine) – FDA-approved, rapid-acting nasal spray for acute suicidal ideation
🔹 IV Ketamine + Psychotherapy – Up to 85% resolution in suicidal thoughts
🔹 EMDR Therapy – Trauma-focused care now available virtually
🔹 ECT & TMS – Life-saving brain stimulation for severe depression
🔹 Psychotherapies (CBT, DBT, CAMS) – Proven to reduce long-term suicide risk
🔹 Plus: microdosing research, hypnosis, MST, and more

📊 New insights show that fast intervention, when paired with sustainable therapies, can change outcomes—and save lives.

These tools aim to augment clinical care by providing early detection prompts.

1. Acoustic + ML Models can detect early suicidal risk from voice features like pitch and jitter 
2. Text-based systems (e.g. PsyGUARD) evaluate counseling transcripts to flag suicidal content and help triage.
3. Visual-social media analysis using AI (e.g., image cues from Instagram) offers promising early detection of risk patterns.

EMDR is a form of psychotherapy developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, primarily used to treat trauma and PTSD. EMDR helps individuals reprocess distressing memories by engaging in guided bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones, while recalling traumatic events. The goal is to reduce the emotional charge of those memories and help the brain integrate them more adaptively—ultimately lowering anxiety, depression, and in some cases, suicidal ideation.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Repetitive TMS (rTMS), including accelerated protocols and high-frequency stimulation of the left DLPFC, shows promising results in reducing suicidal ideation among treatment-resistant depression patients. A 2025 meta-analysis found ECT had a greater effect, but TMS still produced significant reductions—especially with accelerated rTMS. TMS is noninvasive, FDA-approved for MDD, and has minimal side effects compared to ECT 

In early 2025, the FDA approved Spravato for monotherapy in treatment-resistant depression, allowing standalone use without daily antidepressants. It acts rapidly—within hours—making it a vital option for acutely suicidal patients, especially those with MDD and suicidal ideation. Clinical trials show significant reductions in depression severity and suicidal thoughts at 24 hours, 4 hours, and up to 28 days. It’s available under strict monitoring programs (REMS) due to sedation/dissociation risk .

CAMS is a structured therapy approach directly targeting suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Developed by David A. Jobes and colleagues; supported by multiple RCTs and meta-analyses. Works effectively across inpatient, military, and civilian populations.

Created by M. David Rudd, focusing on the “suicidal mode” model. Shown to reduce post-discharge suicide attempts by ~60%, as well as ED visits and readmissions. Integrates crisis response planning and safety planning tools.

ECT is a gold-standard for rapidly reducing suicidality, particularly in severe or treatment-resistant depression . Response rates for TRD range from 60–80%, and remission rates are 50–60%, with lower relapse and suicide risk post-treatment. It's recommended when rapid intervention is critical (e.g., suicidal with delusions, severe psychomotor retardation) 

Sub-perceptual doses of psilocybin/LSD are often reported to improve mood, anxiety, and creativity—though rigorous studies are limited. Population surveys link lifetime classic psychedelic use (including psilocybin) with lower odds of suicidal ideation and attempts. However, microdosing research is preliminary and should be approached carefully, especially given legal and safety concerns.

Evidence shows hypnosis can enhance emotional flexibility and treat symptoms like pain, anxiety, and depression. While formal studies directly on suicidal ideation are limited, hypnotherapy has been successfully applied in individual cases focused on depression and suicidality. It's generally used as a complementary tool, enhancing other evidence-based treatments.

Transcendental Meditation is backed by compelling, large-scale evidence especially in veterans, refugees, and prison populations. TM delivers rapid PTSD and depression relief, matches exposure therapy, and significantly lowers suicidality.