Description

In this powerful episode of Tim Talks, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Duckworth, a public health practitioner and founder of Empowered Solutions, to explore how personal experiences shape professional purpose. From surviving a teenage suicide attempt to building community-focused mental health programs, Dr. Duckworth shares insights on reducing stigma, leveraging community partnerships, and making mental health care accessible to underserved populations.

Listeners will learn:

• How personal challenges can fuel professional advocacy
• Effective strategies for community engagement in behavioral health
• Ways to normalize conversations about mental health in families and communities

This episode is both heartfelt and inspiring, offering practical guidance and hope for anyone passionate about mental health care and public health.