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Preventing Suicide: How to Help Someone in Crisis (with Kacy Maitland)
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Trigger Warning: Suicide
How do you actually talk to someone who’s feeling suicidal? This week, Lucie and Chris talk to Kacy Maitland, Chief Clinical Officer at Samaritan’s, a suicide prevention nonprofit to explore the do’s and don’ts of this important conversations. Kacy discusses the stigma surrounding suicide, the necessity of early conversations, and innovative ways to maintain connections with friends to foster emotional support. She also walks us through how to navigate difficult emotions, recognize signs of distress, and the importance of asking direct questions about…
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