Leaving The Valley

Suicide isn’t often a conversation you want to have with your family, but with suicide on the rise,

Episodes

Total: 69

On average, 17 Veterans die a day from suicide, making them one of the most high-risk group for suic

Suicidal thoughts are not contagious in the way viruses or germs are, but it is well researched that

One of the biggest obstacles in suicide prevention is that many people don't believe someone when th

Breaking up STINKS!  It’s hard even under the best of circumstances.  After a breakup, people often

In Part II of our conversation, we explore the substantial difference in suicide rates between First

First Responders, such as firefighters, police, and EMS, risk their lives to respond to our emergenc

2020 was an incredibly challenging year. For so many, the simple act of ringing in a new year felt l

In the conclusion of our three part series on teen mental health, our guest, Natalie Alyssa Sanchez,

In Part II of our conversation with recent high school graduate and youth mental health advocate, Na

In this special episode, we invite a guest onto our show to help us better understand the mental hea

In the conclusion of our three part series on youth suicide, we share info specific to the mental he

In Part II of our series, we continue our conversation about what parents should know about youth su

Young people are amongst the most vulnerable to thoughts of suicide. Suicide is the number two leadi

One of the most common misconceptions we hear about suicide is that you shouldn't ask about it. Many

Can substance abuse really increase the risk for suicide? Yes. When under the influence of drugs or

In Part II of our series on PTSD and its relationship to suicide we’ll explore why those who suffer

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) affects more than just combat vets. For example, first respond

Depression is a word that gets tossed around so lightly that sometimes we forget what it really mean

We’ve started a new, on-going segment on “Myths About Suicide” because there are a lot of them out t

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a magic pill we could take that would instantly make us feel bette