It’s Time for the “T!” You may have heard that Regina King’s son Ian Alexander (26) completed suicide. As we send love, support, and prayers to her, this is also a good time to have a tough conversation. In this episode Dr. Tarver is discussing suicides in families. #mentalhealthmoments #unbearablepain #suicideawareness #toughconversations

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (also can chat 24/7)

Samaritans Crisis Services (877) 870-4673

Suicide Prevention Resources for Survivors of Suicide Loss – provides a list of organizations and websites for survivors: http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/Survivors.pdf

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - provides links to support groups, therapists, programs and more: https://afsp.org/find-support/

Suicide.org - provides a forum and many resources: http://www.suicide.org/suicide-survivors.html

Alliance of Hope - provides a blog, a forum and other services: http://www.allianceofhope.org/