Today I was honored to represent American Foundation for Suicide Prevention & so many w lived experience & loss at the The White House to launch the new National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Incredible panel with powerful sharing by ashley judd, Shelby Rowe SPRC & Aloe Blacc & Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General.

Excited to spotlight leader among surgeons, Dr Carrie Cunningham, who shares her story in the piece we co-wrote with Sid Zisook on preventing health worker suicide. We are all in this together and can find hope, treatment and healing. #stopsuicide #youmatter

Honored to speak at SXSW about responsible reporting on suicide alongside ashley judd, Dave Richards (@Audacy) and Rebecca Ruiz. Reporting that centers hope and resources can be lifesaving. Learn more⬇️ #SXSW2024

AI could be promising for suicide prevention, but it’s important for social media companies to get serious about protecting users’ mental health before it gets to a crisis point. Read about AI & suicide prevention in Jamie Ducharme’s TIME article: time.com/6696703/ai-sui…

Do you know a child who has suffered from mental health issues?
FINALLY - here is a bill for a huge increase in National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) mental health research!
This can happen if we tell our Senators we demand it!
Plz take 10 seconds to use and spread this link: votervoice.net/APAAdvocacy/Ca…

Dr Tia Dole Vibrant Emotional Health & I spoke with Sam Manzella (she/they) of SheKnows abt how we can better support women in our lives. Inviting someone who may be struggling to have an open conversation can be lifesaving. Take the risk for deeper connections.
sheknows.com/health-and-wel…

Someone you love attempted suicide. Where do you go from here?
Conversations about struggles can be lifesaving. I spoke with CNN’s ⁦Madeline Holcombe⁩ about ways to support survivors of a suicide attempt through their recovery. cnn.com/2023/09/03/hea… cnn.com/2023/09/03/hea…

Starting now! Pls join us to dive deeply into conversations about mental health and suicide loss & prevention in South Asian Communities.

For @SXSW 2024, we're proposing a panel on 'The Lifesaving Power of Media and Entertainment' with Christine Yu Moutier MD, ashley judd, Audacy, and Rebecca Ruiz. Vote before 8/20/23 to help spread suicide prevention awareness by making our proposal a reality: panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/136629

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is coming to a close, but we always have the power to listen, learn, deepen our understanding, and help prevent suicide among marginalized racial and ethnic groups.

Get involved with your local AFSP chapter to do so: afsp.org/chapters

There has never been a more urgent time for implementing suicide screening and prevention initiatives in primary care. The USPSTF recent finding on this is flawed – read more of my thoughts on this in MedPage Today: medpagetoday.com/opinion/second…

We American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are honored and thrilled to partner with Omega Psi Phi® Fraternity!

It was a wonderful opportunity to speak with NASA’s clinical workforce about suicide prevention and mental health!

'In what other field of medicine do evolving clinical trends justify calls for an all-or-nothing approach to treatment access?' Thank you Scott Leibowitz, MD for your guidance and leadership in this area.

In one of the most notable moments in sports history, Kenyan runner Abel Mutai was just a few feet from the finish line, but became confused with the signage and stopped thinking he had completed the race.

A Spanish athlete, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him, and after…

Together, we can reduce loneliness and isolation among older adults. Check out this resource for tips on how: ow.ly/aJWX50OMSWY American Association of Suicidology Jonathan Singer 🎙️ Dr. Kim Van Orden Christine Yu Moutier MD AARP Eldercare Locator CNCS Senior Corps NASW American Psychological Association @Got_Anxiety #COVID19 #suicideprevention

In honor of #MensHealthMonth , read my conversation with Salon about the importance of male friendships, taking a risk first by opening up, and asking directly about #suicidalthoughts . salon.com/2023/06/20/her…

Physicians, including myself, are not immune to #MentalHealth challenges. By sharing our own struggles & victories with mental health, we can help reduce the stigma. Learn a bit about my personal journey in this Psychology Today article. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-do…

As a woman of multi-racial descent, I appreciate this conversation w Victor Armstrong, MSW. Spotlighting the equity gap is important, necessary to set a path forward. It will take all of us to coming together to demand the investment we need to address suicide equitably.

A new paper published by The Lancet Psychiatry, produced by @mqmentalhealth, and written by 40 global experts including our CMO Christine Yu Moutier MD, calls for radical action to put an end to the growing mortality rates of people with mental illness and mental distress. afsp.org/story/leading-…