NEW
YORK, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept.
15-Oct. 15), the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention (AFSP), a leading suicide prevention organization
in the U.S., is hosting a series of virtual events to build
awareness of mental health and suicide prevention in Latinx and
Hispanic communities and provide actionable steps people can take
to support those who may be struggling. The free events will be
hosted in both English and Spanish.
For more information, see below, and register in advance to
attend an upcoming event.
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 at
2 p.m. ET – Talk Saves Lives: An
Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic
Communities (in Spanish)
Register here for a
Spanish-language presentation facilitated by trained AFSP
volunteers Denisse Lamas and
Robert Noriega. Learn about the
factors the contribute to suicide, the impact on Hispanic and
Latinx communities, and how to help and access resources.
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 at
4 p.m. ET – It Takes a Village:
Supporting Latinx and Hispanic Youth Mental Health (in Spanish
with captions in English)
Suicide is a growing
concern among Latinx and Hispanic youth, but there are steps we can
all take to prevent suicide – whether you're a parent,
pediatrician, school staff member, or other youth caretaker or
service provider. This live, Spanish-language panel will share
key insights and best practices to support youth mental health and
save lives.
Host and panelists include:
- Dr. Kiara Álvarez, Assistant Professor in the Department of
Health, Behavior, and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of
Public Health
- María de los Ángeles Corral, Vice President of Public
Relations, AFSP (host)
- Adeli Minet Cortez, Mental
Health Intervention Counselor at a school district in Texas, AFSP Talk Saves Lives Latinx
Presenter
- Dr. Silvia Pereira-Smith,
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, Executive Committee Member,
The American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Mental and Emotional
Development
This panel will be streamed live via
facebook.com/afspnational and youtube.com/afspnational.
*About Talk Saves Lives
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx
and Hispanic Communities is a community-based, educational
presentation that addresses mental health, suicide and its impact
on Latinx and Hispanic communities in the
United States. Following this presentation, participants
should be able to:
- Describe the scope of the problem of suicide within Latinx and
Hispanic communities
- Describe suicide risk and protective factors specific to Latinx
and Hispanic communities
- Describe warning signs of suicide
- Explain how to get help for themselves or someone in a suicidal
crisis
- Explain how to seek help and support for themselves or
others
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated
to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide,
including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a
culture that's smart about mental health through public education
and community programs, develops suicide prevention through
research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by
suicide. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia
and headquartered in New York,
with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in
all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto
Rico, with programs and events nationwide. Learn more about
AFSP in its latest Annual Report and join the
conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP
on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Media interested in covering this news are encouraged to fill
out this press request form and review AFSP's
Ethical Reporting Tips.
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