“It’s really important that we as a society begin reducing stigma, normalizing the conversation, talking about it, opening up lines of communication. That alone significantly reduces risk for somebody who’s thinking about it.”
In preparation for our upcoming conference, “Compelling and Credible Witness: The Church and Youth Mental Health” we’re rereleasing episode 98 of Engage360: Frank Conversations: The Church and Suicide Prevention.
Adam Wilson—associate professor of Counseling, program chair of the Dual Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling Program, and chair of the School Counseling Mental Health Initiative—and Michelle Gonzales—adjunct professor of Counseling and crisis recovery and suicide prevention counselor—explore how and why Church communities need to be active in these conversations, and discuss warning signs and ways to engage with someone who may be experiencing suicidal ideation.