Ep. 310 It’s OK to Talk About Suicide: Finding Safety and Hope Amidst Pain with Kevin Hines

Learn how Kevin Hines survived jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge to become a global speaker on suicide, mental illness, and finding hope in life.

My guest Kevin Hines is a storyteller, best-selling author, global public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. In the year 2000 Kevin attempted suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge and miraculously survived the injuries from his fall. He has dedicated his life to telling his story and helping others survive pain with true resilience. He is the author of Cracked Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt and co-author of The 3rd Rail: [In My Mania I Became]. He has also produced a documentary called Suicide: The Ripple Effect. Learn more about his work at his website:

www.kevinhinesstory.com

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This episode includes:

• Kevin’s story
• Why suicide is a taboo subject in our society
• Why it’s important to talk about suicide
• Overcoming our fears of discussing suicide
• What to say to someone who might be contemplating suicide
• Information about the Crisis Text Line
• The NotOK App – a digital panic button
• Tips for coping with the guilt that follows the suicide death of a loved one

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Kevin’s Book: Cracked Not Broken
• Book co-written by Kevin and Jesse Cohen: The 3rd Rail: [In My Mania I Became]
• Documentary: Suicide – The Ripple Effect
• Kevin’s YouTube Channel
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
• Crisis Text Line: Text CNQR to 741741
• NotOK App
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