Kimberly Zapata
Kimberly Zapata is a mother, writer, mental health advocate, and owner of Greater Than Illness, a non-profit organization that aims to empower children and young adults with mental health conditions. She has more than eight years of editorial and writing experience, and she is currently an associate editor at Parents Magazine. Her work has also been featured in various publications, including The Washington Post, HuffPost, O, The Oprah Magazine, VICE, Parents, Health, Healthline, Parade, SheKnows, StyleCaster, and Scary Mommy. Kimberly received a bachelor of arts degree in English from Temple University and currently lives in New York.
How a Text Message Saved Me From a Suicidal Ideation
If someone you love mention suicidal ideation, for support follow the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)'s ALGEE action steps. Here's a first-person account.
7 Ways To Support Suicide Prevention Awareness on an Ongoing Basis
While September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, these seven ways to support suicide prevention are effective all year.
