Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio
Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio
Faith Leaders & Suicide Prevention #1
Faith Leaders & Suicide Prevention #1
Faith Leaders & Suicide Prevention #1
Sunday 20th September 2020
Discover how faith leaders are pivotal in suicide prevention and mental health support in this episode of Healthy Mind Matters with Maria Shilaos.
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Get the buttons here!Faith Leaders as Pillars in Suicide Prevention: A Community Effort
We really want leaders to be comfortable with having these conversations with their congregants and having it be an okay topic to discuss in a church setting when it's discussed from the pulpit.
Picture a community where faith leaders play a pivotal role in suicide prevention. In this episode of 'Healthy Mind Matters', host Maria Shilaos dives into this very concept with Benee Larson, Program Director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Utah, and Travis Baer, a Licensed Social Worker with Family Services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They explore how faith leaders can be instrumental in addressing the pressing issue of suicide within their communities.
The Faith Leaders Summit has been a crucial platform for leaders from various denominations to come together and discuss strategies for suicide prevention in a faith-based context. Larson emphasizes the need for open conversations about suicide in church settings, making it a topic that is no longer taboo. Baer highlights the unique position faith leaders hold, allowing them to offer much-needed support and guidance to those struggling with mental health issues.
The episode also delves into the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, with Larson and Baer sharing how their organizations have adapted to the challenges brought by the pandemic. They stress that the pandemic has shone a light on mental illness, revealing that anxiety and depression can affect anyone. By involving faith leaders in suicide prevention efforts and fostering positive discussions around mental health, communities can ensure that those in need receive the support they deserve.