CrisisLink convened its inaugural fall forum last night at the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C., to highlight the need for increased attention and support for the mental health needs of young people—including the brave young men and women serving in the armed forces—and how we can use technology to address these needs to reduce the risk of suicide.
Special guest speakers included:
- Major General Mark Graham, U.S. Army, & Mrs. Carol Graham
- Richard McKeon, Ph.D., MPH, Acting Chief, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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| Major General Mark Graham |
With photos of his two sons--Kevin and Jeff--behind him General Graham spoke of the tremendous impact of their loss--Kevin to suicide in 2003; Jeff to an IED in Iraq in 2004--on his family, and of the personal journey he and his wife Carol have undertaken in the years since. He spoke of their tireless advocacy to increase awareness of suicide prevention and depression and the important roles crisis centers like CrisisLink play in helping people in crisis and preventing suicide.
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| Richard McKeon, Ph.D., MPH |
Dr. McKeon discussed how CrisisLink and crisis centers across the country are using new technologies such as text messages, social networks, and web chats to increase access to crisis counselors and enhance the nation's suicide prevention network.
To learn more about the forum and to find out how you can get involved in the conversation, please call 703-516-6768 or send us a
message.
CrisisLink brings immediate help, hope, and healing to empower individuals facing serious life challenges, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. http://www.crisislink.org.
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