#45 Reframing Suicide: Lisa Sugarman’s Mission to Change Perceptions and Offer Hope

Send us Fan MailIn this deeply moving episode, Tenya speaks with Lisa Sugarman, a mental health advocate, author, and three-time survivor of suicide loss. Lisa shares her personal journey of resilience and transformation after learning the truth about her father’s suicide decades later. Together, they discuss the stigma surrounding suicide, the importance of storytelling in mental health advocacy, and how to foster a community of hope and understanding.Key Takeaways:Suicide is not an act of selfishness but a byproduct of mental illness.The power of open conversations to dismantle stigma and promote healing.Resources like 988 can be lifesaving for those in crisis and their loved ones.Creating safe spaces at home for vulnerability and emotional expression.Guest Information:Lisa Sugarman is the founder of The Help Hub, a resource for mental health support. She is also a crisis counselor for The Trevor Project and a storyteller for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.Links:The Help Hub988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineResources Mentioned:The Trevor Project: Supporting LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Mental health education and advocacy.Samaritans: Support groups for survivors of suicide loss.https://www.thehelphub.cofacebook.com/thelisasugarmanyoutube.com/@thelisasugarmantiktok.com/thelisasugarmantwitter.com/thelisasugarmaninstagram.com/lisa_sugarmanlinkedin: linkedin.com/in/lisa-sugarman-16925b69