In this episode of "Bring on the Mess," hosts Beth Ann Dorman and Lisa Lee address the crucial and sensitive topic of suicide prevention during Suicide Awareness Month. They emphasize the importance of open conversations and community involvement in raising awareness about this local, national, and global issue. The hosts share alarming statistics, discuss the impact of media on youth, and provide practical advice on approaching conversations about suicide. They highlight the "Ask, Listen, and Share" approach, stressing the need for persistence and empathy when supporting those in need. The episode concludes by underscoring that everyone can play a role in suicide prevention through kindness, understanding, and connecting those in crisis to resources.
In this episode of "Bring on the Mess," hosts Beth Ann Dorman and Lisa Lee address the crucial and sensitive topic of suicide prevention during Suicide Awareness Month. They emphasize the importance of open conversations and community involvement in raising awareness about this local, national, and global issue. The hosts share alarming statistics, discuss the impact of media on youth, and provide practical advice on approaching conversations about suicide. They highlight the "Ask, Listen, and Share" approach, stressing the need for persistence and empathy when supporting those in need. The episode concludes by underscoring that everyone can play a role in suicide prevention through kindness, understanding, and connecting those in crisis to resources.