Faith & Fandom 26 | Darren Shell: Bringing Suicide Awareness to Conventions

from Faith & Fandom · host Hector Miray

Previously on Love Thy Nerd Suicide prevention is a conversation we need to have—even at nerdy conventions. In this episode of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, host Hector Miray sits down with Darren Shelly from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to talk about why awareness and open discussions matter in nerd spaces. They explore how conventions can create safe, supportive communities and why bringing mental health resources into fandom culture is so important. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to resources like the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 in the U.S.

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