Janel Cubbage, MS, LCPC, MPH joins us to share some crucial considerations about suicide prevention, and to discuss the ways that culture, identity, and systemic factors play a role in suicide risk. She also offers suggestions for counselors to learn more about supporting their clients experiencing suicidal thoughts and ways to become a specialist in treating suicidality.
If you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts about suicide, please call the National Crisis Hotline at 988, to get immediate support. You can also visit their website at www.988lifeline.org for a chat option and to find additional resources.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.