National Mental Health Awareness Week happens May 10 - May 16. 🌻

This week provides an opportunity for the world to focus on achieving good mental health, and it is open to what YOU want to do. Reach out to friends, visit a therapist, or read a book on #mentalhealth .

🎙️ Mental health equity is crucial, yet disparities persist. Join me and Bianca McCall on the Hope Illuminated podcast as we explore how tech can drive this mission forward🎧 #MentalHealth #TechForGood #HopeIlluminated
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Join us Tuesday, May 21 for our free, 1-hour #webinar , The Last Taboo: #MentalHealth Clinicians and “Lived Experience” of Suicidality with Dr. Gutin and Dr. Stacey Freedenthal. Register: bit.ly/CliniciansSuic… and please help spread the word. This is the 1st in a series. #AAS24

Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners may no longer manage Colorado's Crisis Line & 988 services as of July 1, 2024 as a non-local vendor won the bid. Voice concerns to Gov. Polis ([email protected]) & BHA Comm. Smith ([email protected]). Prioritize quality care over cost!

In this episode, I speak with the Vice President of Field Culture and Inclusion at Clayco, Dan Lester. In our conversation, we start to connect workplace challenges in meaningful ways and get comfortable being uncomfortable. #mentalhealth #podcast

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Humbled to share that my paper on reducing suicidal ideation and depression among men has been recognized as one of the most-cited in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior!

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Read the article here:
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LivingWorks invests in the suicide prevention field, through research, funding lived experience bursaries & sponsoring conferences like #AAS24 . Proud to be amongst partners this week with American Association of Suicidology #MakeAnImpact
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Read about SPRC's new Tribal #suicideprevention needs assessment, presentations at #AAS24 , and a new job opportunity! ow.ly/JFLf50RwhTi

Mental Health Technology Transfer Center PTTC Network ATTC Network Stop Texas Suicides American Association of Suicidology Safe States Alliance ASTHO NIHB Jonathan Singer 🎙️ Abigail Echo-Hawk

American Association of Suicidology CEO Leeann Sherman is doing a great job, looking after members, supporters and advocating for the field. Great to introduce her to our LivingWorks Suicide Prevention Manager - Canada, Beth Kelln before they both head to CASP/ACPS in Vancouver next month. #AAS24

It's #AAS24 DAY 1! Catch our sessions on 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline formative research, health equity in the 2024 National Strategy, and #suicide risk screening via telehealth: ow.ly/8P5Q50Rv5lr

Brandon J. Johnson, M.H.S, MCHES Victor Armstrong, MSW Vibrant Emotional Health American Association of Suicidology

Thrilled to moderate and see this presentation at #AAS24 #LivedExperience #ClinicianSurvivors

In 2021, “Suicide rate amongst veteran women was 166.1% higher than non-veteran women.” -Lyndsay Tkach

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“This is the first time a National Strategy also includes an Action Plan with 200 actions over 3 years” - Deb Stone of CDC about the newly launched US National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Great see commitment across 10 Federal agencies #AAS24

Learning about resources for teens who have lost a loved one to suicide including this film. #AAS24

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Diving into the heart of #AAS24 ! Self-care & community support are crucial. #LivingWorks reminds all delegates to prioritize their well-being & lend a hand to others. Support is always close by, whether through conversation or a simple gesture. #SuicidePrevention @American Association of Suicidology

Interesting discussion about International Association for Suicide Prevention Partnerships for Life at #AAS24 . Important advocacy underway with Minister Ya'ara Saks יערה זקס in Canada calling for a National Suicide Prevention Strategy. LivingWorks Dr Pete Gutierrez is a signatory

“One of the biggest risk factors for religious suicidal individuals is that their faith communities don’t believe suicidal behavior is something they should focus on with their congregations.” -Dr. Karen Mason Gordon-Conwell #aas24

“Post traumatic growth is a positive change in certain areas of life as an aftermath of trauma.” - Stacey Freedenthal

With help, there can be hope. I can attest. Still learning, still changing, still struggling.

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Really enjoying today’s sessions at American Association of Suicidology - about to go give a presentation on secure firearm storage. #AAS24

Learn more about the just-released 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and watch SPRC Executive Director Shelby Rowe at the The White House launch: ow.ly/Th2z50Rv8PS #AAS24

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