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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.
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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.