hi everyone and welcome back! in this episode, we sit down with a 988 responder and ask questions about their experience de-escalating crisis, and the tips they have for us, as people interested in mental health advocacy. we also add in our own insights based on our extensive suicide prevention trainings, so there's a lot of tidbits here and there. if you're interested in becoming a responder, check for opportunities in your local region! thanks for listening :)

if you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, text or call the 24/7 hotline at 988. there are trained professionals ready to respond to crisis.