Fonda Bryant
Fonda Bryant
A Call to ACTION-What Society is doing to PREVENT suicide ISN'T Working
A Call to ACTION-What Society is doing to PREVENT suicide ISN'T Working
A Call to ACTION-What Society is doing to PREVENT suicide ISN'T Working
Sunday 23rd June 2024
Fonda Bryant returns to discuss why current suicide prevention methods are failing and how early detection and education can save lives.
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Get the buttons here!Why Our Suicide Prevention Efforts Are Failing
Episode Overview
- Current suicide prevention methods are not effective.
- Early detection and education are crucial in preventing suicide.
- QPR training helps recognise and address warning signs.
- Mental health conditions do not discriminate.
- Empathy, compassion, and kindness are essential in supporting those with mental health issues.
Mental health doesn't discriminate; it treats everyone the same.
In this episode of Wellness Action Recovery The W.A.R. Podcast, Fonda Bryant returns after a two-year hiatus to tackle the urgent issue of suicide prevention. Fonda, a passionate mental health advocate and 29-year survivor of suicide, emphasises that current societal approaches to suicide prevention are failing. She shares her own experiences with clinical depression and anxiety, illustrating how mental health conditions can distort one's perception of reality, much like trying to see through a bottle of water.
Fonda's heartfelt anecdotes, such as training football players at BYU and her own struggles with undiagnosed depression, bring a personal touch to this critical conversation. Fonda highlights alarming statistics, like the fact that more people die by suicide than car accidents and homicides combined, and that 54% of gun deaths in the U.S. are suicides. She argues for early detection and education as key strategies in preventing suicide, stressing the importance of proactive measures over reactive ones.
Her QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training is a cornerstone of her advocacy, teaching people to recognise warning signs and provide appropriate support. Fonda also addresses the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly in the Black community, where phrases like 'pray about it' or 'give it to God' can be harmful. She urges people to use resources like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and to seek therapists they feel comfortable with, regardless of race or gender.
Her message is clear: mental health is health, and everyone needs to take proactive steps to manage it. The episode is a compelling call to action, urging listeners to treat others with empathy, compassion, and kindness. Fonda's raw honesty and unwavering commitment to mental health make this episode a must-listen for anyone affected by or interested in mental health and suicide prevention. So, why not take a step towards understanding and join Fonda in this essential conversation?