In episode 5 of The 'S' Word: A Podcast about Suicide Prevention, we discuss the intersection of mental health and suicide with clinical psychologist Dr. Terri deRoon-Cassini, Associate Professor of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Executive Director of the Comprehensive Injury Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

The 'S' Word: Suicide and Mental Health

April is the Month of the Military Child, and in our episode of The 'S' Word, we talk with Sarah Jemison, Military Family Resiliency Specialist with Seven Counties Services, Inc., about suicide risk and resilience among military children. Join us for this compelling episode!

Episode 14: Suicide Risk and Resilience among Military Children

In Episode 15, we talk with Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We discuss the innovative research funded through AFSP as well as some of the upcoming priorities for the foundation. If you are interested in national efforts related to suicide prevention, this is the episode for you!

Episode 15: The State and Future of Suicide Prevention Research

We're not taught how to have these conversations.: A friend or family member is struggling. Maybe they're just "not themselves." Maybe they're suicidal.
How do we offer support them?
What do we say? What do we need to avoid saying?
What can we do that's actually helpful?
In this episode we explore a list of real-world tested ways we learn from someone who has struggled mightily about the things his support network has done that have helped. These tips are for the end of the spectrum when someone is nearing or in crisis.
Because we need to learn how to offer support and kindness without waiting to be asked. 


Link to Sam's blog post with all 11 suggestions:
https://letsqueerthingsup.com/2018/08/24/11-important-ways-my-loved-ones-supported-me-during-a-mental-health-crisis/
Links to two previous episodes with ways to reach out:
1) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2032100/14697923
2)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2032100/14697981
3) Link to free Mental Health America screenings: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/

Giving Voice to Depression

302_How to Help Someone Who's Struggling- Part Two

Depression affects more than 300,000,000  worldwide. So basically, if you don't have it yourself, you know someone who does. Giving Voice to Depression was founded to start discussions that reduce stigma and promote understanding. We look at depression from many angles. A journalist with depression pre-produces short (7-10 minute) interview segments, and then the sister co-hosts, who both live with depression, comment on the issues presented. The episodes are informative and hopeful-- and seldom depressing.  It's time to shine some light on depression's darkness! Join us.

302_How to Help Someone Who's Struggling- Part Two

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