Talk Saves Lives – USF Lost&Found Chapter hosts Suicide Awareness Event
The USF Lost & Found chapter is hosting a very important panel on Suicide Awareness this Tuesday evening, September 22nd, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Meredith Auditorium. The panel will begin with a short presentation called “Talk Saves Lives”. 3 panelists will share their stories and connections to death by suicide. The USF Lost & Found chapter hopes to eliminate some of the stigma surrounding suicide and educate the USF campus on the topics of mental health and suicide. The chapter urges you to attend or join the live stream via this YouTube link for a meaningful night of conversation.
Suicide Awareness Panelists for the evening event on Suicide Awareness:
Allan Idjao | Associate Director of Student Life
Angela Drake | Board Chair of American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
Erik Muckey | Founder of LOST & FOUND
Recently, USF’s Pastor Dennis Thum interviewed Lost&Found’s USF Chapter President Hannah DK about the organization, the importance of talking about suicide prevention, and the upcoming events. Also in this episode of Tuesdays with Denny T, Vessel Anchor Bryce Couch talks with Hannah’s mom, and the USF counselor Michelle DeHoogh-Kliewer MA, LPC, NCC, about the importance of mental health awareness for students.
