On This Episode Of The Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) Podcast
It’s Suicide Prevention Month and we’re here to play our part in raising awareness. Dr. Huntley is joined by Doctors Linda Gordon and Kristi McClamroch, as well as Public Health Consultant and Speaker Ericka Horne as part of the latest Public Health Roundtable discussion on suicide prevention and awareness. It may be a difficult conversation to have but we don’t shy away from difficult and important things. We begin with how our guests are playing their part in leading weighted discussions in their communities. Unpacking the importance of shifting public perception on suicide and mental health in general. We discuss the need to create safer spaces for these conversations, reducing the stigma around suicide and mental health, and making our kids our top priority. We also explore the role of business, spiritual, and educational leaders in suicide prevention and awareness. We celebrate those who display immense courage by being honest and vulnerable.
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Conversation Highlights
Dr. Kristi McClamroch, Ericka Horne, and Dr. Linda Gordon introduce themselves and explain the work that they do
The importance of building awareness and shifting the public’s perception of suicide
Standout statistics about suicide from NAMI’s website
How our guests are leading suicide prevention awareness conversations in their communities
The importance of making it easier for people to have conversations about mental health
Building safe spaces, finding the right resources, and reducing the stigma
Understanding that there are still many gaps to deal with, and how to fill those spaces
Making all spaces (home; school, etc.) safer for children, and why this should be a top priority
The role of leaders in suicide prevention and awareness
Why it’s vital to have these difficult conversations, and the importance of community
“Regardless of how awkward it feels or how uncomfortable it feels, we need to be having these conversations.” — Dr. Huntley
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