Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Natese Dockery, PhD Assistant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and Well-being
Season 8 | Episode 48
Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Natese Dockery from University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension as they discuss crisis support and suicide prevention. This episode covers how to recognize signs of emotional distress, when and how to reach out, and why staying connected matters for mental health.
Listeners will learn about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline—how to call, text, or chat for immediate, confidential help—and the basics of QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) as a simple framework for supporting someone in crisis. The conversation emphasizes practical, compassionate actions community members can take, even without professional training.
Key takeaways:
Help, hope, and connection are possible. Even small acts of presence make a big difference.
For more information, click the links below.
988 | The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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