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The Suicide Stigma: Stories From Parents, Experts, And Attempt Survivors

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Suicide rates in the U.S. are rising and there’s still a lot of misinformation out there. Is it truly a selfish act? Could the parents have done more to prevent it? Our experts discuss the different perspectives of suicide and the stigmas that follow them.

Guest Information:

  • Misty Vaughan Allen, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Nevada Department of Health & Human Services Division of Public and Behavioral Health
  • Eileen Vorbach Collins, Author, Love in the Archives
  • Rick Strait, Substance Use Division Director & Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Community Counseling Center
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Since 1992, Radio Health Journal has been bringing listeners useful, verifiable information they can trust and rely on in the fields of medicine, science & technology, research, and the intersection of health & public policy. Both Radio Health Journal and sister show Viewpoints Radio are AURN productions.

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