As I usually do, when our Marketing Director asks me if I’d like to write a post about International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, I said “Of course”. I lost my son, Austin, 18 months ago. Big confession, I have not attended an event for this day
Last week, I returned to my alma mater to participate in SpeakCNU, an annual TED Talk-style event that allows students, staff, and alumni to share their ideas and experiences with the campus community. This year’s SpeakCNU topic was the power of vulnerability. As soon as I saw
With two sons suffering from varying degrees of mental illness, Ginger, our Director of Telehealth Accounts, has spent years navigating mental health care. In 2017, Ginger’s oldest son Austin, age 19, lost his battle with depression and anxiety to suicide. After his tragic death, she understood that
Earlier this month I attended the Virginia Association of Community Service Boards annual conference on public policy. I have never paid so much attention or been so engaged in a conference that I remember. Topics included: Key Developments in Current National Topics regarding bahavioral & mental health,
