Suicide prevention hotlines are available 24/7, ensuring there is always somewhere and someone you can turn to when in crisis. That does not mean there is no one in…
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How To Offer Support To Someone Who Is Struggling – Pt2
5K Views September 18, 2018 Be first to comment
Many who struggle with mental-health challenges wonder why people don’t step up and support us. It may be partly because we don’t share what we’re going through (for many…
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“How to Offer Support to Someone Struggling” – Part One
3K Views September 11, 2018 Be first to comment
We hear (and say) “reach out for help if you need it.” But for many reasons, including stigma, awkwardness, and lack of training, many people — even those in…
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A Son’s Journey To Learn About And From His Father’s Suicide
3.5K Views September 9, 2018 Be first to comment
After losing his father to suicide as a child, an adult Sebastian Slovin embarks on a journey of recovery and discovery. What starts out as an investigation to understand…
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This episode features the utterly-amazing story of a mother’s battle with guilt and depression after “causing” a car accident that left her daughter paralyzed. The crash was tragic, but…
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First Responders and Depression (Monica Quesnell)
2.3K Views August 21, 2018 Be first to comment
More law-enforcement officers die by suicide than are killed in the line of duty. Former Sheriff’s Deputy Monica Quesnell shares her story of how witnessing a suicide convinced her…
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Heading off to college, especially as a freshman, is exciting! It can also be a very stressful and potentially-dangerous time. We strongly recommend familiarizing yourself with the signs of…
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Podcast co-hosts Bridget and Terry look back at the intimate, informative stories of both struggle and resilience that guests shared in Season Five. They highlight some of the lessons…
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Stigma, shame and the fact depression is still (too) often seen as a weakness or failing, cause many people with the common illness to hide their struggles and pain…
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The Challenge Of Self Forgiveness After A Suicide Attempt
2.6K Views July 17, 2018 Be first to comment
How do you forgive yourself for a suicide attempt? Is it the first step to recovery? Is it a necessary step? Is it even possible? This episode’s guest, John,…