The Visible Man Podcast

Male Suicide and How You Can Help Prevent It

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Jeff chats with Garra Lloyd-lester, the Associate Director of the Suicide Prevention Center of NYS about the problem of men’s suicide and what can do to help.

  • How to speak to suicide loss survivors
  • Suicide rates in the United States and what those numbers mean
  • How can we help men specifically
  • But really, how can we help our male loved ones
  • Safety plans and why we all should have one
  • How virtual discussions can lead to real vulnerability
  • Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Mental health vs mental illness
  • Sharing experiences and making connections
  • Audience Q&A

    • Links:

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) or text "VM" to 741741

    Gara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garra-lloyd-lester-43053838/
    Suicide Prevention Center of New York State: https://www.preventsuicideny.org/
    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Loss Survivors: https://afsp.org/ive-lost-someone
    AFSP After an Attempt: https://afsp.org/after-an-attempt
    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for family members and caregivers: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Family-Members-and-Caregivers
    NAMI: https://www.nami.org/home

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