Jen talks with Gage Donohue to talk about suicide prevention, suicide survivor support groups because Gage knows about the aftermath of suicide all too well. 

Content Warning: Suicide

Please know we all  have struggles from time to time and it’s ok to NOT be ok. There are people that will help you get the resources you need. I have included many resources in the show notes. 

You matter, we see you, we support you!  

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox

Books Gage Mentioned
1) Iris Bolton’s “My Son, My Son” 

2) Carla Fine’s “No Time to Say Goodby”  

3) Kay Redfield Jamison’s   “Night Falls Fast”

The Difference a Dollar Makes
https://www.newsandtribune.com/news/mosswords-the-difference-a-dollar-makes/article_586e62a4-a105-11e4-b75f-6f3f1889b478.html

Death 101: Courses in Coping
https://www.wave3.com/story/26118019/death-101-courses-in-coping/

American Association Of Suicidology
https://suicidology.org/

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
https://afsp.org/

Lifespring
https://www.lifespringhealthsystems.org/

Clark County Mental  Health Resources
https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/find-a-local-service-provider/clark-county/

The Trevor Project  LGBTQA+ Resources
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Mental Health America
https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month

Rethink Mental Illness
https://www.rethink.org/get-involved/awareness-days-and-events/mental-health-awareness-week/

National Alliance on Mental Illness
https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month

Suicide Risks
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Suicide

Youth Suicide
https://nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-Youth-Suicide

Be Stigma Free
https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Pledge-to-Be-StigmaFree

Cole Imperi  Grief Resources
https://coleimperi.com/

Warning Signs of Mental Health Issues (not a complete list)
Eating or sleeping too much or too little
Pulling away from people and usual activities
Having low or no energy
Feeling numb or like nothing matters
Having unexplained aches and pains
Feeling helpless or hopeless
Smoking, drinking, or using drugs more than usual
Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, angry, upset, worried, or scared
Yelling or fighting with family and friends
Experiencing severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships
Having persistent thoughts and memories you can't get out of your head
Hearing voices or believing things that are not true
Thinking of harming yourself or others
Inability to perform daily tasks like taking care of your kids or getting to work or school