Speakers Bureau

• Prevalence of suicide in the community, prevention efforts, interventions. 

• Includes a small amount of data, myths/facts, how to talk to someone, and warning signs.

• Review of efforts locally, statewide and nationally.

• High level or deep dive of prevalence of suicide, risk and protective factors, and warning signs.

• Includes a small amount of data, myths/facts, how to talk to someone, and warning signs.

• Review of efforts locally, statewide and nationally.

• Overview of trainings for suicide prevention.

• Present data, myths/facts, how to talk to someone, and warning signs. 

• An overview OR deep dive into the available trainings specific to suicide prevention.

• Evidence based curriculum for prevention efforts.

• Includes a small amount of data, myths/facts, how to talk to someone, and warning signs.

• The myths associated with suicide and suicide attempts.

• The reality/facts of suicide and suicide attempts.

• Attempt survivors’ lessons for us.

• How a family member /community can respond differently to promote wellness.

• An overview or in depth review of local, state, national, and international data.

• Current trends by groups [race, gender, LGBTQI+, Veterans, farmers, physicians, etc] and geography.

• An overview OR in depth review of warning signs for youth OR adults.

• How a family member /community can respond differently to promote wellness.

• Includes a small amount of data, myths/facts, how to talk to someone, along with risk and protective factors.

• People who have survived a suicide attempt discuss the factors that lead them to that choice.

• Discussion of the thoughts and feelings at the time.

• How to interact with someone who has attempted suicide.

• Compilation of survivor’s requests and thoughts on how to be treated. 

• How and what to say to someone who has lost someone to suicide.

• How and what to say to someone who is struggling with suicide.

• Language in routine interactions.

• Language in media and news reports.

• High level or deep dive of prevalence of suicide, risk and protective factors, and warning signs.

• Quality of life indicators and their impact on our well being.

• Strategies for improvement.

• Family members who lost someone to suicide are willing to share their stories: from devastation to hope and healing.

• Includes a small amount of data, myths/facts, how to talk to someone, and warning signs.

Grief education refers to the process of learning about the nature of grief, how it affects individuals, and how to support people who are grieving. Grief education is valuable not only for professionals but also for anyone who wants to better understand and support themselves or others during times of loss.

• Expert speakers address the complex intersection of mental health, suicide prevention, and faith.
• This discussion aims to equip faith leaders and communities with the tools to provide compassionate support, promote awareness, and foster hope for those struggling with suicide or mental health challenges.