Parker doesn't set out to make grief pretty. You'll hear in her story, she doesn't really mince words. It's a raw grief that she shares. And she has been able to transform that in a way that leads her to be a fierce advocate for mental health access for young adults. We're going to hear about a nonprofit that she helped found, and the public awareness campaign she brought in our community that has made a difference. We are really excited for you all to meet Parker.
Content advisory: This episode contains a detailed discussion about death by suicide and may not be suitable for children. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.
Other resources that can help include:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/
American Association for Suicidology: https://suicidology.org/
Alliance of Hope (for suicide loss survivors): https://allianceofhope.org/
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