Episode 10.0: Suicide is a Tough Topic. But Let’s Talk About It.

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BrainWaves

StAMINA

13 episodes

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Mental health is becoming an increasingly youth-centered crisis, but all too often, young people are left out of the conversation. Brain Waves is a podcast that elevates the voices of the unheard students--the ones It’s time for us to take action to combat the mental health crisis, and listening to Brain Waves is a great way to start. Tune in every Friday for a different mental health topic, told by the youth, for the youth.

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Episode 10.0: Suicide is a Tough Topic. But Let’s Talk About It.

BrainWaves

21 minutes 37 seconds

6 years ago

Episode 10.0: Suicide is a Tough Topic. But Let’s Talk About It.

Youth suicide isn’t easy to talk about, but nothing good ever comes of silence. This week, we have special guest Marcie Timmerman, the Executive Director of Mental Health America of Kentucky, to chat about what’s causing high rates of suicide, what protective factors can help, and what we can do as a community to address the issue. There are several resources we reference throughout the episode, which are linked below.

Mental Health America screenings: https://screening.mentalhealthamerica.net/screening-tools?ref=MHAKY

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

The Trevor Project (hotline, online chat, and texting): https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255

If you or anyone you know are ever experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the 24/7 Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or utilize the other resources detailed in this description.