Suicide Awareness & Prevention – An Ally’s Perspective
Listen in to this interview with Allen Doederlein, Executive Vice President of External Affairs, Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) and PsychU Stigma Section Editor, as he shares his experiences as a mental health ally and advocate, reactions on the rising suicide rate in the U.S., tidbits on suicide warning signs and at-risk behaviors, and his perspectives on language choice and how advocates and the media should publicly discuss suicide.
Each year nearly 45,000 Americans die by suicide, which is not …