Season 4, Episode 5: "Community-Centered Suicide Prevention with Dr. Lesley Manson, Psy.D."

In this impactful season 4 episode 5 of “Safe Talk”, Jenny Hunter welcomes Dr. Lesley Manson, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health and integrated care. As a PROSPER Master Trainer, Dr. Manson specializes in suicide prevention and Motivational Interviewing, working across the U.S., Canada, and Europe to foster community-based solutions.

Together, Jenny and Dr. Manson delve into the vital role of postvention—supporting those affected by a loss to suicide—as a means of healing and prevention. Dr. Manson outlines the importance of culturally-informed, strengths-based approaches to reduce suicide risk while emphasizing the need for community collaboration, transparency, and strategic planning.

Listeners will gain insights into creating inclusive postvention protocols, fostering community connections, and leveraging resources like PROSPER to empower communities to unite around this critical cause. Dr. Manson’s expertise and Jenny’s heartfelt dedication inspire hope and action for creating a world where no one feels alone.

Visit prospertogether.net to learn more about PROSPER, or reach out via JR’s Hunt for Life’s global support page on Facebook. Together, let’s make a difference—because talk saves lives.

Here is the international list of suicide hotlinesmentioned in the podcast: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

Please share this great resource for your community. 

Also, if you are part of an organization anywhere interested in joining forces for developing postvention materials and plans - please reach out. Prosper may be able to collaborate on grants or other funding to best support efforts and implementation sustainability! 

“Safe Talk” is hosted by Jenny Hunter, founder of the global suicide prevention movement J.R.’s Hunt For Life, and Billy Floyd, media broadcaster and positive influencer. Together, they create a space for open dialogue that can truly save lives.

Featuring music by “Sounds of Soul”, courtesy of Fearless Motivation, this episode is produced by Angel Mountain Media.

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