Description

Jeff chats with Garra Lloyd-lester, the Associate Director of the Suicide Prevention Center of NYS about the problem of men’s suicide and what can do to help.

• How to speak to suicide loss survivors
• Suicide rates in the United States and what those numbers mean
• How can we help men specifically
• But really, how can we help our male loved ones
• Safety plans and why we all should have one
• How virtual discussions can lead to real vulnerability
• Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic
• Mental health vs mental illness
• Sharing experiences and making connections
• Audience Q&A
  

Links:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) or text "VM" to 741741

Gara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garra-lloyd-lester-43053838/

Suicide Prevention Center of New York State: https://www.preventsuicideny.org/

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Loss Survivors: https://afsp.org/ive-lost-someone

AFSP After an Attempt: https://afsp.org/after-an-attempt

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for family members and caregivers: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Family-Members-and-Caregivers

NAMI: https://www.nami.org/home

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