In this episode of “Safe Talk”, Jenny Hunter welcomes Debi Roberts, CEO of the OLLIE Foundation (One Life Lost Is Enough), a UK-based suicide prevention charity. Together, they discuss groundbreaking strategies for suicide prevention, including the Prescription Safe Plan, a vital tool designed to promote safer prescribing practices and reduce medication-related suicide risks.
Debi shares her unique journey into suicide prevention, backed by her expertise in emotional intelligence, goal setting, and conflict resolution. With compassion and insight, the conversation highlights practical steps to support mental health and emphasizes the importance of informed conversations about medication and its potential side effects.
Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of:
* The mission and origins of the OLLIE Foundation.
* The Prescription Safe Plan: its purpose, availability, and impact.
* The intersection of medication side effects and suicide risk, supported by compelling statistics.
* Steps healthcare professionals and individuals can take to ensure safety and awareness around medications.
* Broader insights into mental health, including gender-specific trends in suicide rates and strategies for building supportive communities.
For more information about the OLLI Foundation, visit https://theolliefoundation.org/
“Safe Talk” is hosted by Jenny Hunter, founder of the global suicide prevention movement J.R.’s Hunt For Life. Voiceover courtesy of Billy Floyd, media broadcaster and positive influencer.
Featuring music by “Sounds of Soul”, courtesy of Fearless Motivation, this episode is produced by Angel Mountain Media.
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