September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Yes, a rather morbid topic but one that has become it’s a conversation that has become increasingly necessary as there have been more people in the United States who think about suicide. According to the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, for every ONE person who dies by suicide annually, 316 people seriously consider suicide but DO NOT kill themselves.

The health professionals say anyone can struggle with suicide. And no one is immune. Case in point, celebrities. When you think they have it all like rock star Kurt Kobain who took his life in 1994; dancer and hype man on the Ellen show, Stephen “Twitch” Boss (2022), to name a few.

Again you don’t have to be a celebrity, to think suicidal thoughts or a sense of hopelessness or a mental illness. There are regular, ordinary, everyday working people who can experience depression or other mental illness.

GUESTS

Dr. Kevin Marra, Psychiatrist, Director of Medical Services – HopeWay

Alissa Alvarado, Johnson C Smith University student

www.hopeway.org

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Yes, a rather morbid topic but one that has become it’s a conversation that has become increasingly necessary as there have been more people in the United States who think about suicide. According to the Substance Abuse &amp; Mental Health Services Administration, for every ONE person who dies by suicide annually, 316 people seriously consider suicide but DO NOT kill themselves.
The health professionals say anyone can struggle with suicide. And no one is immune. Case in point, celebrities. When you think they have it all like rock star Kurt Kobain who took his life in 1994; dancer and hype man on the Ellen show, Stephen “Twitch” Boss (2022), to name a few.
Again you don’t have to be a celebrity, to think suicidal thoughts or a sense of hopelessness or a mental illness. There are regular, ordinary, everyday working people who can experience depression or other mental illness.
GUESTS
<a href="https://hopeway.org/staff/kevin-marra-md">Dr. Kevin Marra,</a> Psychiatrist, Director of Medical Services – HopeWay
Alissa Alvarado, Johnson C Smith University student
<a href="http://www.hopeway.org">www.hopeway.org</a>

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The Charlotte Community Connections podcast spotlights those who are making a difference in the greater Charlotte area. From area non-profits to healthcare initiatives and local leaders to startup entrepreneur, we'll learn the diverse ways we can work together to strengthen our community.  
 Interested in being featured on Charlotte Community Connections or have a suggestion?  Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:janine.davis@bbgi.com">janine.davis@bbgi.com</a>.
 Make sure to subscribe to the Charlotte Community Connections podcast.  New episodes drop each week.

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