Suicide Prevention Month: What You NEED to Know Right Now

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/suicide-prevention-month-what-you-need-to-know-right-now Episode Video Link: In this episode of Need To Know, award-winning journalist and cultural critic Dr. Nsenga Burton shines a light on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Dr. Burton unpacks the urgency of addressing mental health challenges head-on, offering practical tools and resources that can save lives. From recognizing warning signs to using the 988-crisis hotline, she explains how small but intentional actions can make a powerful difference.  Dr. Burton also stresses the importance of staying connected, checking in on loved ones, and breaking the silence around suicide. This episode is both a call to awareness and a reminder: by sharing information and showing up for others, we all have the power to prevent tragedy. ▶︎ In This Episode 00:00: Introduction and Welcome00:19: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month00:43: Resources for Crisis Help01:49: Recognizing the Signs02:42: Supporting Those in Crisis03:31: Asking the Right Questions04:25: Personal Stories and Final Thoughts07:25 Conclusion and Call to Action🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .