In this conversation, Angel Howard speaks with Lisa Sugarman, a mental health advocate and survivor of suicide loss. Lisa shares her personal journey, the importance of mental health awareness, and the resources available for those in crisis, including the 988 hotline. They discuss how to support friends in crisis, the significance of direct communication, and the need to normalize conversations around mental health. Lisa also introduces The HelpHUB, a platform designed to provide tailored mental health resources for various communities, and emphasizes the importance of finding outlets for emotions and staying motivated in advocacy work.

Takeaways

• Lisa Sugarman is a survivor of suicide loss and a mental health advocate.
• The 988 crisis hotline is a vital resource for those in need.
• Everyone struggles with something; it's important to recognize that.
• Direct communication can save lives; ask the tough questions.
• Normalizing conversations about mental health reduces stigma.
• Finding outlets for emotions is crucial for mental well-being.
• The HelpHUB provides tailored resources for different communities.
• Support systems are essential, even for those who feel alone.
• Empathy and understanding are key in supporting friends in crisis.
• Impact is the driving force behind advocacy work.

Today's guest, , can be found online at:

Website: https://www.thehelphub.co/

https://open.spotify.com/show/4REOyyYRvmICgIWNEmIvqa

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sugarman-she-her-hers-16925b69/

https://www.youtube.com/@thehelphubonyoutube

https://www.instagram.com/lisa_sugarman

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JY0DY28

https://www.facebook.com/TheLisaSugarman/

https://www.tiktok.com/@thehelphubontiktok

Your host, Angel Howard, can be found online at:

Website: https://angelhoward.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-angel/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelhowardissuescoach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelhowardofficial/

Get Angel's book: https://amzn.to/4o4UcEi

Keywords

mental health, suicide prevention, crisis counseling, 988 hotline, mental health resources, Lisa Sugarman, advocacy, emotional support, community, awareness