Mental Health, emPATH and the Crucial Role of Connection in Suicide Prevention

Can proactive mental health care actually shorten hospital stays and enhance recovery? Join us as we unravel this intriguing question with Drew White, a dedicated psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Centra's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services. We tackle the critical rise in mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and substance use since, spotlight the pioneering emPATH unit at Lynchburg General Hospital, designed for emergency psychiatric care and confront the urgent topic of suicide awareness and prevention. 

Drew offers a deep dive into how clinicians assess suicide risk and provides essential tips for non-clinicians on recognizing warning signs in loved ones. We emphasize the lifesaving importance of human connection and vigilance, along with sharing crucial resources like the national 988 suicide hotline. 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the vital intersections of mental health and medical care, and in learning how to play a part in suicide prevention.

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