Hope and Action: Conversations on Preventing Teen Suicide

Understanding Teen Suicide and Mental Health: Insights, Strategies, and SupportIn honor of September's Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, this episode compiles powerful and actionable insights on suicide prevention, featuring personal stories from guests like Jay Reed and initiatives by people such as Kevin Wong from The Trevor Project and Ann Moss Rogers. The episode emphasizes critical themes including the importance of open conversations about mental health, actionable strategies for suicide prevention, and understanding the heightened risks faced by LGBTQ youth. It includes practical advice for parents on recognizing signs of mental distress, fostering meaningful connections with their children, and leveraging resources like crisis hotlines and peer support platforms.00:00 Introduction to Suicide Prevention Awareness00:27 Recurring Themes in Suicide Prevention01:17 Important Crisis Numbers01:59 Interview with Jay Reed: A Father's Story06:10 The Impact of Modern Life on Teen Mental Health10:41 The Role of Parents in Suicide Prevention19:43 Introducing Cara McNulty: Mental Health Advocate31:01 Jackie Simmons: The Talk That Saves Lives41:36 Why Stay? Heather's Reasons for Living42:44 The Power of Neuroplasticity46:43 Introducing Kevin Wong from The Trevor Project48:17 The Trevor Project's Mission and Programs57:52 Advocacy and Support for LGBTQ Youth01:01:21 Recognizing and Addressing Mental Health in LGBTQ Youth01:07:36 Ann Moss Rogers: A Personal Journey and Advocacy01:26:51 Creating a Crisis Response PlanLinks to Full EpisodeAnneMoss RogersKevin Wong, The Trevor ProjectJackie SimmonsCara McNultyJay ReidConnect with Heather:The Perfect Holiday Gift! Give a copy of Heather's new book, Parenting with Pride. Get Your *free* Holiday Survival GuideAccess the course, Learning to Parent with Pride!Work with Heather one-on-one or bring her into your organization to speak or run a workshop!Please subscribe to, rate, and review Just Breathe. And, as always, please share with anyone who needs to know they are not alone!YouTubeTikTokEmail: [email protected]