Upcoming Events at Cannon House Office Building, Room 121
Fri Sep 20, 10:00 AM - Fri Sep 20, 11:00 AM
27 Independence Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
Community: Washington DC
Description
During National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Congresswoman Wild is hosting this roundtable discussion on suicide with five experts.
Event Details
On Friday, September 20th, Congresswoman Susan Wild will host this roundtable discussion in the Cannon House Office Building, Room 121, from 10 to 11 AM featuring five mental health experts, including:
?Fred Stokes—Former NFL Player, Podcast Host, LINTBrother
?Mike Schlossberg—Pennsylvania State Representative
?Chris Maxwell—American Association of Suicidology
?Dese’Rae Stage—Creator of Lived Through This
?A mental health counselor
They will talk about their own personal and professional experiences with the growing suicide crisis in America while also addressing the needs of those who have lost a loved one to suicide, or are caring for someone who struggles with suicide. They will also discuss the existing and potential mental health resources that are available to individuals thinking about taking their own life.
If you are actively thinking about suicide, please call the National Suicide Hotline, 1-800-273-8255. They are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
?Fred Stokes—Former NFL Player, Podcast Host, LINTBrother
?Mike Schlossberg—Pennsylvania State Representative
?Chris Maxwell—American Association of Suicidology
?Dese’Rae Stage—Creator of Lived Through This
?A mental health counselor
They will talk about their own personal and professional experiences with the growing suicide crisis in America while also addressing the needs of those who have lost a loved one to suicide, or are caring for someone who struggles with suicide. They will also discuss the existing and potential mental health resources that are available to individuals thinking about taking their own life.
If you are actively thinking about suicide, please call the National Suicide Hotline, 1-800-273-8255. They are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
