Hi there! I've been slacking on my blog lately.. I have been so busy so I wanted to give you some updates.. Over the past few months, I have been *tirelessly* planning my first ever Suicide Prevention Fundraiser. For those who haven't read my my suicide loss story , I lost my younger brother to suicide on … Continue reading (Blog) Silence Lately
Category: Suicide Prevention
Safe and effective messaging for suicide prevention: Why is it important?
I cringe most times I read news articles that are reporting a suicide death. In many cases, they are celebrity deaths being reported. The ways that we communicate about suicide and mental health makes a huge difference, and there are guidelines that should be followed. There are facts that show that risk of suicide increase … Continue reading Safe and effective messaging for suicide prevention: Why is it important?
My Favorite TED Talks About Mental Health
In the past year, I have had many public speaking opportunities to share my suicide loss story. Slowly but surely, I am getting over my fear of public speaking! I still get sweaty palms and knots in my stomach, but the more I do it, the easier it becomes. One of my new favorite hobbies … Continue reading My Favorite TED Talks About Mental Health
My suicide loss story
If you've already read my About Me page, you probably already know a little bit about me. This post is to go into more detail about what inspired me to start writing as a Mental Health blogger. July 31st of 2017, my entire world was shaken. It was a typical Monday morning at work. I was … Continue reading My suicide loss story