12: Connection: A Key to Preventing Suicide, Part 2 with Tracy Hurst

September is National Suicide Awareness Month.

Suicide is a topic we'd rather avoid. It's uncomfortable. There often are no answers. But, it's a topic we must discuss. And we must learn as much as we can with the intention of preventing as many suicides as possible.

My guest, Tracy Hurst, struggled as an adolescent with depression and had suicidal ideations. Now she is a licensed professional counselor with a heart for anyone who struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

If you are feeling suicidal, PLEASE call the suicide hotline at 1-800-273-8255 for support.

In Part 2 of this two part series, Tracy and I discuss how bullying and social media are causing some of our youth to feel disconnection, isolated, and lonely. Those feelings can lead to suicide ideations. We explore the idea that true connection with others could break the disconnection they feel and prevent them from attempting suicide.

Attached are the following resources:
1. the 10 commonalities of suicide
2. Is social media contributing to rising teen suicide rate?
3. positive and negative effects of social media

This episode is published in memory of my cousin, Jerome Williams. May 1972 - January 1991. 

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