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Ep. 026 : Myth BUSTED: They’re Not “Really” Suicidal One of the biggest obstacles in suicide prevention is that many people don’t believe someone when they say they’re suicidal.  As we speak, there are people debating whether Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, was “really” suicidal.  Suicidal thoughts are incredibly common. It doesn’t matter how wealthy or well-known someone is.  Anyone is capable of sliding down “The Ramp” to suicide. This is why when someone admits …

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Ep. 024: First Responders & Suicide, Part II In Part II of our conversation, we begin by exploring the substantial difference in suicide rates between First Responders and the general population. Research suggests that police officers may be 50% more suicidal than the average citizen and that risk is even higher for firefighters. In fact, more firefighters die by suicide than in the line of duty.  Why do we spend so much money on physically …

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Ep. 023: First Responders & Suicide, Part I First Responders, such as firefighters, police, and EMS, risk their lives to respond to our emergency situations. The courage and bravery that these individuals possess is extraordinary. First Responders may see untold tragedy, experience bodily harm, lose colleagues in the line of duty, and spend tremendous amounts of time away from their families.  There is a dark truth that being a First Responder means you are more likely to …

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Ep. 21: Talking Teen Mental Health, Part III- Advice to Parents In the conclusion of our conversation with our guest, Natalie Alyssa Sanchez, recent high school graduate and advocate for teenage mental health, we learn about where teens get advice and who they confide in.  Additionally, we get the skinny on how to talk to your teen.  There are a lot of things happening in the worlds of young people. Teens face academic pressure in …

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Ep. 20: Talking Teen Mental Health, Part II- Facing the Suicide of Peers We’re continuing the conversation with our guest, Natalie Alyssa Sanchez, recent high school graduate and advocate for teenage mental health.  In Part II of our talk with Natalie, the theme of teen and pre-teen suicide came up. Natalie shared candidly that a friend disclosed to her that he was suicidal and the unfortunate suicide of a pre-teen who was friends with her …

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