In this episode, we are joined by Meg Hasselman and Jared Auten of Headquarters Kansas. We discuss the impact of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Kansas and how digital health can be integrated into Suicide prevention efforts.

If you or someone you know is in need of support, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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Poll of Public Perspectives on 988 & Crisis Response (2023) | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

(PDF) Compassion fatigue as secondary traumatic stress disorder: An overview

Compassion Fatigue among Healthcare, Emergency and Community Service Workers: A Systematic Review - PMC

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