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Secret of Suicidal Stars
Learn about the secret of suicidal stars – and why this site uses stars as a metaphor.
Keep going?“Nothing about us – Without Us”
David Covington talks about suicide prevention engagement with suicide attempt survivors and the critical concept that there should be “nothing about us, without us.”
Keep going?Stories of Hope and Recovery: Jordan Burnham
In this video from the SAMSHA Series, Stories of Hope and Recovery Jordan Burnham talks about depression, attempting suicide, recovery, and finding a life of meaning.
Keep going?Working in suicide prevention as a protective factor – Heidi Bryan at Alternatives 2007
Heidi Bryan talks briefly about being in suicide prevention, and how applying lived expertise as part of this field can serve as a protective factor.
Keep going?New Voices of Attempt Survivors – AAS Panel in 2014
Panel organized by Cara Anna in 2014 introduced Dese’Rae Stage, Craig Miller, Misha Kessler, and Samantha Nadler to the AAS community in a panel that culminated in a standing ovation recognizing the courage and strength on stage. Here is the full 40-minute panel.
Keep going?From Lemons to Lemonade Stands
In this brief video, Dr. DeQuincy Lezine, our Lived Experience Academy Director, discusses self-disclosure, stigma and discrimination, and transforming lived experience into lived expertise to help others who have been suicidal. This was filmed by David Covington in 2013.
Keep going?If you ever start feeling like you're heading into a crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255)