Frank King – Suicide Prevention….Start the Conversation

SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 20Episode Overview:To bring attention to National Suicide Prevention Week in the United States, we wanted to share this special episode with Suicide Prevention Speaker, Frank King.National Suicide Prevention Week is an annual weeklong campaign to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and the warning signs of suicide. By drawing attention to the problem of suicide, the campaign also strives to reduce the stigma surrounding the topic, as well as encourage the pursuit of mental health assistance and support people who have attempted suicide. Suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States and a major public health concern. When a person dies by suicide, the effects are felt by family, friends, and communities. And when it comes to suicide, language matters. Suicide is preventable, but to prevent it, we must talk about it, and the way we talk about it matters. And so to help us understand and learn more about suicide and suicide prevention is my guest, Frank King.Guest Bio: As a former writer for the Tonight Show for 20 years and a full-time speaker and comedian, Frank King knows how to infuse humor into his content and uses his personal experiences to highlight the importance of maintaining your mental health. Participants in Frank’s programs will gain an understanding of the mental health challenges, how to maintain a positive and profitable workplace culture, how to reduce stress, and promote both team and management well being.As a humorous keynote speaker, Frank brings his corporate brand of comedy to educate, inspire, and finally, entertain…with ah-has, and a sprinkling of ha-ha’s, in a one of a kind presentation on matters of life and death.He blends his experience as a clean, clever stand-up comedian, an award-winning syndicated humor columnist, and as a warrior in his own lifelong battle with depression and thoughts of suicide, for content-packed and eminently listenable keynote presentations and workshops.Resource Links:Website:  www.TheMentalHealthComedian.comProduct Link: https://www.yourtedxcoach.comInsight Gold Timestamps:04:31 Change the language05:12 The majority of people who died by suicide did not want die08:05 The number one so-called addiction for suicide is gambling addiction 10:28 Brene Brown said, vulnerability is a superpower15:27 People with depression, tend to think in the immediate16:37 Gamification18:22 Practice these five things....23:12 Suicidal call lifeline, dial 9-8-825:55 Burdensomeness29:43 Top 3 signs of depression36:50 Suicide prevention Text Line. Text ‘Help’ or ‘Connect’ to 741-74137:04 Signs somebody may be considering suicideConnect Socially:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkingthemhcomedianFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/thementalhealthcomedianTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/theMHcomedianYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thementalhealthcomedianInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthcomedianEmail: [email protected] King's TEDx Talks Links:Born to Be Funny https://youtu.be/mugOzr6ItFkMental With Benefits https://youtu.be/mCnsHSdAn48A Matter of Laugh or Death https://youtu.be/IeMg6OFYfU0Suicide, The Secret of My Success https://youtu.be/3D4m33DXtsISponsors: Rainmaker Digital Solutions: https://www.rainmakerdigitalsolutions.com/Resources: https://becomingpreferred-podcast.com/resources/Next Episode: Create Your Ideal Work and Lifestyle with Deborah Johnson!