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In this episode of Need To Know, award-winning journalist and cultural critic Dr. Nsenga Burton shines a light on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Dr. Burton unpacks the urgency of addressing mental health challenges head-on, offering practical tools and resources that can save lives. From recognizing warning signs to using the 988-crisis hotline, she explains how small but intentional actions can make a powerful difference.
Dr. Burton also stresses the importance of staying connected, checking in on loved ones, and breaking the silence around suicide. This episode is both a call to awareness and a reminder: by sharing information and showing up for others, we all have the power to prevent tragedy.
00:00: Introduction and Welcome
00:19: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
00:43: Resources for Crisis Help
01:49: Recognizing the Signs
02:42: Supporting Those in Crisis
03:31: Asking the Right Questions
04:25: Personal Stories and Final Thoughts
07:25 Conclusion and Call to Action
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