109: This Is How Calm Conversations Can Save a Life - Suicide Prevention with Mel Schroder

Did you know that 85% of Australians are affected in some way by suicide? In 2020, we have lost 3,138 loved ones in Australia to suicide - that equates to 8 people a day. This also includes adolescents from 15 years old. Why is this happening?Melanie Schroder, one of Suicide Programs' Directors, joins the show this week for an in depth discussion about suicide awareness, prevention, and intervention that will enable us to have calm conversations that can save lives. With Mel's 25 years of experience working across government, education, and community sectors with a focus on mental health, suicide intervention & prevention, as well as conflict resolution & peace building, she has developed an organization which facilitates programs aimed to reduce suicide and its impact on individuals, families and communities. They achieve this through educating and empowering attendees to recognise and support those who have lost hope.Let's all reach out a caring hand and be that beam of hope for those who are stuck in that dark place. In this episode, let's dive in on How Calm Conversations Can Save a Life.We can all participate in the movement of suicide prevention by joining Suicide Programs' coursesFREE COURSE - Suicide Safety: courses.suicideprograms.com.au/courses/free-calm-suicide-safety-1-hr-courseSuicide Intervention Courses: www.suicideprograms.com.au/workshop/calm-suicide-interventionSuicide Awareness: www.suicideprograms.com.au/workshop/calm-care-suicide-awarenessAccidental Counsellor Program: www.suicideprograms.com.au/workshop/accidental-counsellorConnect with Suicide Programs with their links below:www.instagram.com/suicide_programswww.suicideprograms.com.auIf you loved this, please leave me a 5-star review and share with me your experience or thoughts on my Instagram @helen_uskovic. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.