Suicide attempts stem from great pain. Sometimes that pain can be based in deep anger and resentment. For Jake, that's how it was. His low self-confidence turned into depression and anger towards those close to him. Addiction and suicide attempts followed. Now he's happy, hopeful and has healthy relationships with others. How did he make such a turn around? Tune in each Friday for a new story.
Have you ever wondered what universities are doing to help their students who struggle with thoughts of suicide or depression? Bob Morley is the Associate Dean of Faculty Development at a University. He talks about his perspective as an administrator on this issue of mental health. He shares advice that all schools and students could benefit from hearing. Tune in each Friday for a new story.
Being abused as a child can change your life forever. Sometimes, it can make you want to end your life. One woman shared how it's possible to go from the darkest abyss to the light of hope no matter your past. Tune in each Friday for a new story.
How does someone decide to be a suicide prevention trainer? Is there worth to being suicide prevention trained? McKinley Carr is a certified QPR trainer. QPR is a form of suicide prevention training created by the QPR Institute. McKinley talked with me about what she has learned the most from teaching others how to save lives.
I'm not an expert, just a person with an experience. This episode features more of my thoughts on the subject of suicide.
This one's about me.
You would think time spent on a religious service mission would be the happiest time of someone's life. What if it wasn't? CJ Wasaith, a recent college graduate, experienced some of his darkest moments while serving a mission for his church. Why then? And how has his life been impacted because of it? Tune in each Friday for a new story.
Having someone you know make an attempt on their life can be traumatizing. Feeling like life isn't worth living is cataclysmic. This episode features an interview with a college student who learned how it feels to experience both of those things with regards to suicide. Tune in each Friday for a new story.
When someone decides to end their life, what can change their mind? Justin Lee, a freshman in college, explains what made him think twice. Tune in each Friday for a new story.
When you lose people close to you, how do you move on? Abrianna, a college student who had several friend die by suicide, shares her story. Tune in each Friday for a new story.
People who suffer with untreated depression are one of the most at risk demographics to die by suicide. Alehtse Hernandez is a senior in college. She shared her personal story of hope about thoughts of suicide that often come when you experience clinical depression. Tune in each Friday for a new story.
Losing a loved one is many people's worst fear. What do you do when it comes true? A college student shared what happened when they learned of the death of a family member by suicide. Tune in each Friday for a new story.
This is the second episode of Students of Struggle, the first season of Stories with a Voice. This episode features an interview with Isaac Stirland, a junior in college. He shared his personal experiences with thoughts of suicide and how it has changed him. Tune in each Friday for a new story.
This is the first episode of Students of Struggle, the first season of Stories with a Voice. This episode features an interview with psychologist Dallas Johnson. He talks about what individuals go through when they struggle with thoughts of suicide. Tune in each Friday for a new story.
