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Host: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc
For: Mental Health and Awareness ERG (employee resource group) ~ 200 members
Event: Live Virtual Teams Webinar, Worldwide
Length: 1 hour with Q&A (~50-minute presentation with time for questions)
Theme: Suicide prevention topic for real people
Topic Title: The Emotionally Naked Truth about Suicide: What Everyday People Can Do to Prevent It
Description: AnneMoss Rogers and her husband sought help for their son, Charles, a gifted rap artist battling depression. At age 20, Charles turned to heroin and died by suicide in 2015. In this presentation, AnneMoss will share what she wishes she knew and will dispel common myths about suicide, while delivering straightforward information and a message of hope. This presentation will empower everyday people with the skills to recognize warning signs in their co-workers, friends, and loved ones, and what actions to take to help prevent this threat to life.
Takeaways:
- How to recognize the cryptic ways people cry for help
- How to respond, what to say/do (includes talking points)
- Creating a suicide-safe environment (aka. means safety)
- Life events that can increase suicide risk
- Trusted resources and downloads with sample conversations and guidance