E2: Kevin Hines - Why I Jumped From The Golden Gate Bridge

Mental Health Matters. Aged 19, Kevin Hines attempted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. He is now one of only 39 people who’ve survived that 25-story jump.  Gian Power sits down with the award winning Mental Health Activist and filmmaker Kevin Hines. After surviving jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge, Kevin has dedicated his life to spreading a message of hope. Kevin openly discusses mental health and becoming a bridge between people who have made similar attempts and their parents, siblings, children, spouses and friends. Kevin’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder for us to love the life we have. Now it’s time for Kevin to share his story and superpower with you. In this episode, Gian and Kevin discuss: ⚡Impact of bullying on your mental health ⚡Negative thoughts and vicious self-loathing ⚡Challenging your inner critical voice from childhood ⚡Living with Bipolar Depression ⚡The power of asking for help ⚡Emotional and mental pain vs physical pain ⚡Suicide prevention ⚡Kevin’s tips if you’re struggling with mental illness Sources mentioned in the episode: ⚡Conquering the Inner Critical Voice by Dr. Lisa and Robert Firestone ⚡Watch Kevin’s film ‘Suicide - The Ripple Effect’ ⚡Watch @kevinhinesstory Mental Health Hacks on Youtube Follow Gian:Instagram: @gianpowerLinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/gianpower Follow Kevin:Instagram: @kevinhinesLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevinhinesstory Filmed at the luxury Pan Pacific London - https://shorturl.at/hmIW8 / @panpacificlondonMusic provided by http://spoti.fi/NCSProduced by ID2 Media