Building Communities That Save Lives | JJMW E-517

If you or someone you know needs immediate emotional support, call or text 988. More information about suicide prevention and AFSP programs is available through AFSP.org. Tristan Ross joins JJ Meets World for an extended conversation about suicide prevention, mental health, grief, and the work of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention North Dakota Chapter. Tristan discusses prevention education, 988, Out of the Darkness Walks, workplace and school programs, advocacy, support after suicide loss, warning signs, veterans, young people, barriers to treatment, and the importance of connecting people with resources before and during a crisis. JJ, Tucker, and Tristan also examine how communities can talk more openly about mental health, how workplaces and trusted adults can recognize changes in the people around them, and why prevention requires sustained education, funding, research, and advocacy. 00:00 Suicide Prevention Resources and 988 01:23 Minions and Movie Theater Trends 03:53 Tristan Ross Returns 06:37 JJ's Motorcycle Sidecar Adventure 09:33 AFSP North Dakota and Suicide Prevention 15:11 Mental Health Education for Young People 15:37 Workplace and Construction Suicide Prevention 17:41 Funding 988 Crisis Services 19:58 Suicide Prevention Advocacy 21:05 Experiencing Suicide Loss 25:15 Barriers and Suicide Prevention 28:30 Veterans and Mental Health Resources 35:00 Learners, Knowers, and Change 39:29 Connecting With Young People 42:36 Suicide Trends Across Generations 44:22 Isolation and Social Connection 46:31 Perfectionism and Youth Pressure 52:28 Support After Suicide Loss 53:22 Healing Conversations 54:19 Out of the Darkness Walks 55:07 Tristan Reflects on Personal Loss 57:03 Grief Has No Deadline 58:27 Suicide Prevention in the Workplace 59:33 Recognizing Warning Signs 01:00:03 Talk Saves Lives 01:01:09 988 and High-Risk Communities 01:02:07 Culturally Relevant Mental Health Care 01:03:18 A Crisis Is a Crisis 01:05:01 Mental Health Education for Children 01:06:08 Gizmo and Safety Plans 01:08:10 Using Entertainment to Teach Kids 01:09:43 Finding AFSP Resources 01:10:11 Advocacy in North Dakota 01:14:52 The Importance of Trusted Adults 01:18:23 Suicide Prevention Volunteers 01:18:44 The Lives We May Never Know Were Saved 01:19:36 Final Thoughts With Tristan Ross 01:20:50 Outro