Suicide Prevention Advocate Kevin Hines

Kevin Hines tells the story of his attempted suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge at age 19, his traumatic infancy, and his struggles with mental illness. We talk about suicidal ideation, suicide prevention, and the rewards and challenges of advocacy work in this emotional and poignant conversation. Countries & regions outside the U.S, find a crisis center in your area at the International Association for Suicide Prevention websitehttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.befrienders.org/Fact sheets from the National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2019/suicide-how-you-can-make-a-difference.shtmlhttps://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-faq/index.shtmlTreatment Services Locator https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/http://www.kevinhinesstory.com/Kevin’s documentary https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/suicide-the-ripple-effect Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Deterrent Net Project Update https://www.goldengate.org/golden-gate-bridge-suicide-deterrent-net-project-update/The Avielle Initiative https://www.cuanschutz.edu/centers/national-mental-health-innovation/the-avielle-initiative/projects Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about personal coaching with host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW on the Second Wound website coaching page.