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: Just as in water, mental health recovery often requires a "life vest"—a support system of friends, therapy, or community that keeps one afloat during the heaviest waves of grief. [7, 5, 11] Safety and Prevention

: When a person is truly drowning, their body enters a physiological state where they are unable to call for help. The mouth sinks and reappears, barely allowing enough time to gasp for air, let alone shout. [24, 32] Drowning

: For children, drowning is a leading cause of death, often occurring during "non-swim" times when they weren't even expected to be near the water. [2, 39] : Just as in water, mental health recovery