NAMI Maine Talks5 Feb 2024

How to Support a Loved One Who Has Suicidal Thoughts - It Takes All of Us

This podcast often addresses topics of suicide or suicide loss and can be emotionally unsettling to some. If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling with suicidal thoughts call the Maine Crisis Line 1-888-568-1112 or text 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

In today's episode of It Takes All Of Us, you will find new tips on how to address concerns surrounding suicide, as well as get comfortable with how to identify and address certain risk factors that are prevalent. Discover books and resources to further explore suicidal support and mental health in Maine. Our guest today is Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW, author of Loving Someone with Suicidal Thoughts: What Family, Friends, and Partners Can Say and Do. Dr. Freedenthal provides guidance on how to talk with a loved one about their suicidal thoughts, how to listen, and how to connect them with help and hope. For more information on our guest and her publications: staceyfreedenthal.com

Hosts: NAMI Maine's Greg Marley and Joyce Morrissette

Special Guest: Stacey Friedenthal, PhD, LCSW. Check Out Friendenthal's Books: "Loving Someone with Suicidal Thoughts" and "Helping the Suicidal Person"

This podcast aims to provide its listeners with helpful skills that they can use to support a loved one who has suicidal thoughts. Join in the conversation... Because Prevention Works.#SuicidePrevention #ItTakesAllOfUs #MenatlHealthMattersToME #Maine

Learn More About...Stacey Friedenthal - https://staceyfreedenthal.comSuicide Prevention & NAMI Maine - https://namimaine.org/suicide-prevention/In Crisis? Call / Text 988 -or- https://namimaine.org/crisis-resources/

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