Talking about suicide can feel awkward or scary, but the most important thing is to approach it with care and honesty. There’s no single "right" way to have these conversations—everyone expresses their feelings differently.
As a trusted resource for clinicians and the community, HEARD has helped us understand the issues and collaboratively mobilize for action, particularly in crisis situations.
I was an inaugural member HEARD and helped with its development, the initial website content and design, and gathering/vetting mental health resources.