Fonda Bryant
Fonda Bryant
Through EDUCATION and CARING Suicide is PREVENTABLE (Suicide is EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS)
Through EDUCATION and CARING Suicide is PREVENTABLE (Suicide is EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS)
Through EDUCATION and CARING Suicide is PREVENTABLE (Suicide is EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS)
Wednesday 9th February 2022
Fonda Bryant shares insights on suicide prevention through education and compassion in the W.A.R. Podcast. Learn how you can help save lives.
36 minutes
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Author:
Fonda Bryant
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Categories:
Body & Mind
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Get the buttons here!Suicide Prevention: The Power of Education and Compassion with Fonda Bryant
If you don't take care of your mental health, it will not take care of you.
Why does it take a tragedy to spark conversations about suicide? In this heartfelt episode of the W.A.R. Podcast, Fonda Bryant dives into the devastating impact of suicide and how education and compassion can make a real difference. Reflecting on the loss of Cheslie Kryst, a former Miss USA, Fonda underscores the alarming statistics: 125 Americans and 17 veterans die by suicide daily, with 2000 people worldwide sharing the same fate each day.
But these aren't just numbers; they're lives lost and families forever changed. Fonda passionately argues that suicide is a global health crisis, not a personal failing or character flaw. By educating ourselves on the warning signs and learning what to look out for, we can save lives.
She introduces listeners to QPR (Question Persuade Refer) Suicide Prevention Training, a program that in just two hours—the time it takes to watch a movie—can equip you with the skills to save a life. Fonda shares her own experience of using QPR training to help a stranger in Provo, Utah, demonstrating its real-world impact. Throughout the episode, she also discusses how media and societal stigmas, along with cultural and racial factors, shape our understanding of mental health and suicide.
Fonda's message is clear: showing empathy and compassion to all families affected by suicide is crucial. By tuning in, you'll gain practical tips on supporting those struggling with mental health issues, setting boundaries, and practicing self-care. This episode isn't just informative; it's a call to action for everyone to play a part in preventing suicide.