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“Life is Better with You Here: • Share a special message of support and hope for those
who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.
A Community Conversation
At the conclusion of this speaker series event, For All Seasons
about Suicide Prevention.” will debut its annual suicide prevention music video. Th is song
will offer an inspirational reminder that reaching out to loved
Suicide is a leading cause of death on the Eastern Shore, in ones in times of struggle can change lives and will feature
Maryland, and the United States.
members of For All Seasons’ Heart and Music cast and other
Each year, For All Seasons shines a light on suicide prevention recognizable faces and places from the Mid-Shore community.
with its No Matter What … You Matter campaign. Th is initiative's “We all have a role to play in suicide prevention. One of the
goal is to prevent suicide on Maryland's Eastern Shore through most important pieces of advice is not to wait for the ‘perfect
education and increased access to crisis resources.
moment’ to ask about suicide; that moment will never come.
This year’s campaign will launch with a special community Ask anyway. Because suicide is too important to keep secret,”
conversation about suicide prevention entitled “Life is Better comments Beth Anne Langrell, CEO, For All Seasons.
with You Here: A Community Conversation about Suicide
Some tips for dealing with someone who is considering suicide,
Prevention.” In this speaker series event on October 5 at 7 p.m.,
are:
For All Seasons’ CEO Beth Anne Langrell and Chief Clinical
Officer Lesa Lee, LCSW-C will: Be proactive. There are times when you notice that something
is off for a friend or family member. Take note of changes in
• Highlight how powerful social connections and a sense
talk, behavior, and mood. Pay attention to your gut.
of belonging are in preventing suicide;
• Share practical strategies and tips for reaching out to Talk about it. Start a conversation in a private safe space
those who are struggling; about how that person is doing. Listen to their story. Focus
on showing your support and compassion. Tell them you
• Discuss crisis resources that are available 24 hours a care about them. Avoid debating the value of life, minimizing
day, 7 days a week; and
their problems, or giving advice. You don’t have to have all
the answers. Be direct. Research shows that asking someone
if they are having suicidal thoughts will not put the idea into
their mind.
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Pictured left to right are Beth Anne Langrell, CEO of For All
410-320-7522 Seasons; moderator Bruce Grove, QACTV; and Lesa Lee,
LCSW-C, Chief Clinical Officer of For All Seasons who will
Any pictures can be emailed present a lecture, “Life is Better with You Here: A Community
to lightbd@comcast.net Conversation about Suicide Prevention,” at the Avalon Th eatre
in Easton on October 5 at 7 p.m.
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