In this episode, Karin welcomes Dr. Katie Gordon, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Join Karin and Dr. Gordon to discuss statistics on suicide, the risk factors for suicide, safety plans for those at risk, compassionately validating the emotional components of suicidal thoughts, skills for clinicians and supporters, and toxic societal messages.

Prior to working as a therapist, Dr. Gordon was a professor for ten years. She was recognized as an Inspiring Teacher for her classes about psychopathology, empirically-supported therapy, and cultural diversity. Dr. Gordon is a mental health researcher who has published over eighty scientific articles and book chapters on suicidal behavior, disordered eating, and related topics. She co-hosts Psychodrama Podcast, blogs for Psychology Today, and shares mental health information through her website, kathrynhgordon.com. Dr. Gordon's first book, “The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook”, was published in July of 2021.

• Learn more about Dr. Gordon
• Discover Dr. Gordon’s research and media
• View Dr. Gordon’s resource page for help and information
• Follow Dr. Gordon on Twitter and Instagram
• Purchase a copy of "The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook"
• Listen to Dr. Gordon’s as co-host on the Psychodrama Podcast