Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio
Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio
Faith Leaders & Suicide Prevention #4
Faith Leaders & Suicide Prevention #4
Faith Leaders & Suicide Prevention #4
Sunday 20th September 2020
Faith leaders discuss suicide prevention, the challenges of COVID-19, and how technology aids outreach on 'Healthy Mind Matters'.
7 minutes
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Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio
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Get the buttons here!Faith Leaders Collaborate to Tackle Suicide Prevention in Utah
Our key purpose is to save lives. Faith and religion has always been found to be a protective factor in suicide prevention. And our faith leaders, part of their role and purpose in ministry, is to strengthen faith.
How can faith leaders play a crucial role in suicide prevention? In this episode of 'Healthy Mind Matters', host Maria Shilaos sits down 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. The discussion dives into the unique challenges these leaders face, especially during the tumultuous times of COVID-19.
The conversation also explores how technology has become an essential tool for outreach and training, offering new ways to support those in need. Both guests emphasize the protective power of faith and religion in preventing suicide and underline the importance of providing robust support and resources. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the pivotal role faith leaders can play in saving lives and fostering community resilience.