Hope and Action: Conversations on Preventing Teen Suicide

Show Notes

Understanding Teen Suicide and Mental Health: Insights, Strategies, and Support

In honor of September's Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, this episode compiles powerful and actionable insights on suicide prevention, featuring personal stories from guests like Jay Reed and initiatives by people such as Kevin Wong from The Trevor Project and Ann Moss Rogers. The episode emphasizes critical themes including the importance of open conversations about mental health, actionable strategies for suicide prevention, and understanding the heightened risks faced by LGBTQ youth. It includes practical advice for parents on recognizing signs of mental distress, fostering meaningful connections with their children, and leveraging resources like crisis hotlines and peer support platforms.

00:00 Introduction to Suicide Prevention Awareness

00:27 Recurring Themes in Suicide Prevention

01:17 Important Crisis Numbers

01:59 Interview with Jay Reed: A Father's Story

06:10 The Impact of Modern Life on Teen Mental Health

10:41 The Role of Parents in Suicide Prevention

19:43 Introducing Cara McNulty: Mental Health Advocate

31:01 Jackie Simmons: The Talk That Saves Lives

41:36 Why Stay? Heather's Reasons for Living

42:44 The Power of Neuroplasticity

46:43 Introducing Kevin Wong from The Trevor Project

48:17 The Trevor Project's Mission and Programs