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Leaving The Valley

Leaving The Valley

Kimi Buser-Clancy: Actor, Writer, Optimist & Dr. Sam Buser: Psychologist &

Suicide isn’t often a conversation you want to have with your family, but with suicide on the rise, it’s a conversation you probably should be having. Join father and daughter team, Dr. Sam Buser and Kimi Buser-Clancy as they talk about that thing we all avoid discussing, suicide. Dr. Sam Buser is a psychologist and expert in the field of suicide and its treatment. Kimi Buser-Clancy is an actor, writer, and optimist who helps unpack this difficult subject. With hope, honesty, and humor we’ll explore what more people need to know about suicide.
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In the conclusion of our three part series on teen mental health, our guest, Natalie Alyssa Sanchez, talks with us about the pressures teens face today and where they go for advice. Natalie, a recent high school grad and youth mental health advocate, shares about the sometimes overwhelming pressures to be academically successful. She also talks about how issues at home have a very real effect on teen mental health and offers some advice to parents about how to better communicate so that teens will listen.

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03/13/20 • 8 min

What if we all knew a little more about suicide? What if it weren’t so hard to just talk about it? Join Kimi Buser-Clancy, an actor, writer, and optimist, and her dad, Dr. Sam Buser, a psychologist and expert on suicide and its treatment, as they try to unpack the difficult subject of what YOU should know about suicide in a conversational format that is informative, warm, and sometimes even humorous.

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Leaving The Valley - Ep. 030 : Firearms & Suicide
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05/20/21 • 37 min

Our mission on Leaving The Valley is to help reduce suicides. You simply cannot have a conversation about suicide prevention and not talk about firearms. Accessibility of a firearm leads to an increased risk of suicide. Over half of all suicides occur with a firearm. Additionally, the majority of deaths caused by guns are suicide (Not homicides.) The decision to end one's life is often impulsive. When a firearm is accessible, people may impulsively use it in a suicide attempt. When a weapon is used in a suicide attempt, it is almost always lethal.

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Leaving The Valley - Ep : 001 What to Do if YOU Are Suicidal
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04/02/20 • 32 min

Whether you are in absolute crisis mode, having some dark thoughts, or know somebody who is in need of help, Kimi and Sam explain the slide down “The Ramp” into the "Valley of Suicide." There’s useful info for people ranging from those who find themselves thinking “sometimes I wish I wouldn’t wake up” to those who are all the way to making an active plan. If you’ve had thoughts of suicide, take them seriously. Ask for help. We discuss where, how, and when it’s time to get help and even ideas for low cost options in your community.

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Leaving The Valley - Ep. 005 : What Does Treatment fo Suicide Look Like?
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05/07/20 • 37 min

There’s a connection between what treatment for suicide looks like and how far down “the ramp” you are. We’ll discuss the variety of options out there including counseling, medications, and hospitalization. We’ll also discuss what should be on a suicide safety plan and cover specific information for groups that are more vulnerable to thoughts of suicide.

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COVID-19 has turned our world upside down. It’s okay to feel anxious, scared, or overwhelmed right now. Kimi and Sam talk about ways to manage during this hardship by acknowledging the reality, working on acceptance, focusing on the positive, and suggesting strategies for coping with the down days.

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Leaving The Valley - Ep. 014 : Substance Abuse and Suicide
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09/17/20 • 39 min

Can substance abuse really increase the risk for suicide? Yes. When under the influence of drugs or alcohol, our decision making is impaired, and people are not known for their great judgement when drunk or high. Often substance abuse can increase feelings of depression which may increase suicidal thoughts. Additionally, those who have struggled with giving up substance use may feel like it is hopeless or that they are a burden. These feelings are a part of the decent into “The Valley of Suicide” We’ll discuss if the type of substances makes any difference in suicidality and how to know if you may have a substance abuse problem as well as how treatment can help.

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One of the most common misconceptions we hear about suicide is that you shouldn't ask about it. Many people fear that asking someone in distress if they have thought about killing themselves will plant the idea in that person’s head. The truth is that asking is a GOOD idea! It offers an often lifesaving connection to someone who feels they have run out of options, but how you ask and how you react matters.

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Young people are amongst the most vulnerable to thoughts of suicide. Suicide is the number two leading cause of death for people ages 10-34. However, parents often fail to recognize the danger their children may be in until it is too late. In this episode, we’ll explore what might cause a young person to become suicidal. We’ll discuss how violence and sadness are pretty typical experiences for young people. We’ll also look at how the internet, social media, and cyberbullying may add to the stresses of childhood. Lastly, we’ll discuss how a lack of emotional tools and impulsivity may contribute to thoughts of suicide in young people.

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Leaving The Valley - Ep. 011 : Depression and Suicide
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08/06/20 • 40 min

Depression is a word that gets tossed around so lightly that sometimes we forget what it really means or the danger it poses. We’re providing a crash course in depression and its symptoms. Does it look like crying a lot? What about anxiety or even anger? Can it look different from men to women? Do these things make you more vulnerable to suicide? Why?

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How many episodes does Leaving The Valley have?

Leaving The Valley currently has 69 episodes available.

What topics does Leaving The Valley cover?

The podcast is about Suicide, Health & Fitness, Ptsd, Selfhelp, Mental Health, Depression, Mentalhealth and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Leaving The Valley?

The episode title 'Ep. 011 : Depression and Suicide' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Leaving The Valley?

The average episode length on Leaving The Valley is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of Leaving The Valley released?

Episodes of Leaving The Valley are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Leaving The Valley?

The first episode of Leaving The Valley was released on Mar 13, 2020.

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