Suicide Prevention

The universal need for adequate resources and services in suicide prevention

 
 
Bianca D. McCall, an expert in suicide prevention and creator of the Reach In Now mobile application, created to impact communities in need joins eHealth Radio and the Mobile App & Suicide Prevention Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Bianca D. McCall discuss the following:
Suicide prevention is an ongoing need in all demographics, but particularly with African Americans we have seen an uptick in suicides lately. Is this true and if so is there a root cause?
How has the current COVID-19 pandemic impacted suicide rates? Has it impacted people's ability to get help and services?
Why are services and resources so important in suicide prevention?
You have created a platform to help people who are experiencing mental health concerns and to combat the rise in suicides we are seeing in our communities. Can you tell us more about it?
What makes the Reach In Now app different than other mental health apps that we see in this space?
Bianca D. McCall is a renowned Subject Matter Expert in the Epidemiology of Human Behavior; with a specialization in suicide prevention. She is The Founder & CEO of Desert Rose Counseling Group, which recently celebrated its 10th year anniversary and is the first integrated behavioral health agency to offer suicide prevention programming, in Nevada State who ranks 7th in the nation for suicide rates. Bianca is a masters-level licensed marriage and family therapist, community advocate, leader, creator, moderator, keynote, host, and executive producer of Reach In - the docuseries which features the incredible stories of people who are surviving various tragedy and adverse experiences.
She is also an author of the world's first multi-step trauma-recovery program called, The 11 Triumphs. Additionally, in response to the pandemic, Bianca has also launched the Reach In Now University (RINU) © - an online platform for connecting with a socially-emotionally supportive community and learning mental fitness. The Reach In Now mobile application was launched in conjunction with RINU to provide a platform for healing for its users and to level the proverbial mental health playing field that has seen many people go without services and resources due to economic and societal disparities. And finally Desert Rose Gives, the nonprofit organization founded by Bianca was created to provide scholarships for members to access the Reach In Now mobile application and partner applications; as well as the ability to access services from a holistic provider network.
A retired women’s basketball player, Bianca has battled with a plethora of mental health conditions throughout most of her life to include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress from childhood trauma, and even imposter syndrome that has manifested itself in many ways. But as a driven competitor, Bianca has utilized her experiences for the greater good of helping and motivating others.
 
 
Websites:  www.reachinnow.com | www.desertrosegives.org 
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Treatment options for depression and bipolar disorder with Dr. William Marchand

Dr. William Marchand, board-certified academic psychiatrist and neuroscientist joins eHealth Radio to talk about treatment options for depression and bipolar disorder. He is currently Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Utah and also holds an adjunct appointment in the Department of Psychology.
Listen to interview [audio player below] with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. William Marchand discuss the following:
Recent studies have found that 30-40% of people suffering from mood disorders don’t receive any type of treatment. Why do so many people go without help?
What are the basic differences between depression and bipolar disorder?
Are mood disorders curable?
Your book is very hands-on with many interactive, workbook features. How does this approach aid readers?
What are some of the treatment options for depression and bipolar disorder? What are the potential benefits of combining approaches (i.e. medication and other biological treatments, psychotherapy and complementary approaches such as diet, exercise and mindfulness exercises)?
TIP: Those suffering from mood disorders can expect to get well. Sometimes it takes a little time, but almost everyone with a mood disorder can get better and stay well for life. Depression and Bipolar Disorder: Your Guide to Recovery provides information, guidance, and specific strategies to help readers achieve full recovery.

William Marchand, MD is a board-certified academic psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He is currently Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Clinical) at the University of Utah and also holds an adjunct appointment in the Department of Psychology. After a number of years of treating mood disorders in clinical settings, he decided to focus his efforts on research into the neurobiology of mood and anxiety disorders as well as education or mental health providers and the general public.

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Cyberbullying expert Sgt. Thomas Rich

Sgt. Thomas Rich, "the cyberbullying expert" has been traveling the country making a difference one school at a time & joins eHealth Radio. Sgt. Rich is the "original" creator/founder of a program called "Generation Text". After having huge success since 2008 with this program, he decided to create "Always Connected" in 2011 and take it to a whole new level.
Listen to interview [audio player below] with host Eric Michaels & guest Sgt. Thomas Rich discuss the following:
How did you first come up with idea of Always Connected?
What age groups do you address when you present these motivational speeches?
What is your message to the audiences that you speak to as you travel the country?
What has been your most memorable moment in this journey of yours, so far?
How can parents talk to their children about being more responsible with their online behavior and their everyday use of technology.


Detective Sgt Thomas Rich, is currently a certified police officer in the State of New Jersey entering his 15th year of service.
Sgt Rich is the "original" creator/founder of a program called "Generation Text". After having huge success since 2008 with this program, he decided to create "Always Connected" in 2011 and take it to a whole new level.
The purpose of "Always Connected" is to inform law enforcement, educators, administration, youth workers, youth groups, parents and children of all ages how to utilize technology in a positive way. Having dealt with children and investigations for the past ten years, Sgt Rich realized the huge impact that technology was having on children, especially in regards to cyberbullying, Sgt Rich decided to focus his efforts on educating audiences about current trends, real life problems and solutions for schools, parents and children. Most importantly help to address the problems that children face using technology and how these pitfalls lead to cyberbullying.
Sgt Rich has been a DARE instructor for the past 10 years and has been involved with the children in his town for the past 12 years. Having spent his entire career dedicated to children, has helped make this program exceptional at every turn. He brings the real world experience of what kids are going through on a daily basis and most importantly SOLUTIONS..... Solutions to the hard questions that children face everyday.
Sgt Rich has been servicing the Tri-State area since 2008 covering these very important topics.
The assemblies cover the ages from 3rd grade up through high school. He also has been featured as a guest speaker at the 2008 and 2009 DARE New Jersey Conference in Atlantic City, NJ and the 2008 and 2009 New Jersey Juvenile Officer's Association Convention in Atlantic City NJ.

Links: www.alwaysconnected.org