Leaving The Valley - Ep : 001 What to Do if YOU Are Suicidal

Ep : 001 What to Do if YOU Are Suicidal

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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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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Ep. 002 : What to Do if Someone You Care About Is Suicidal

Most people who have thoughts of suicide mention it to at least one person. This is our chance to intervene, but most of us don’t know what to say or are sometimes too afraid to ask the right questions. We’ll walk you through ways to encourage your loved one to reach out for help and give tips to connect you to the relevant resources.