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Let's talk about suicide
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In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Ali Amisadri and Manisha Leary. Dr. Ali Amirsadri is the Associate Department Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences Services at Wayne State University School of Medicine located in Detroit, Michigan. Manisha Leary is a trained psychotherapist with a focus on trauma. Manisha is also the Manager of the FST5 Program.
Dr. A and Manisha have a long history and vast experience in the world of mental and behavioral health. This episode covers a heavy topic, suicide in the frontline community. Specifically, we discuss suicidal thoughts and ideation. We also talk about what to look for if you think someone you know or work with may be suicidal, as well as how to approach that person and have that hard conversation.
Host - Geoff Lassers ([email protected]), Firefighter/paramedic, West Bloomfield FD
Host - Mike Mattern ([email protected]), Firefighter/paramedic, Dearborn FD
Guest - Manisha Leary LMSW ([email protected]) Frontline Strong Together (FST5) Program Manager
Guest - Ali Amirsadri MD ([email protected]) Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Psychiatry & Associate Chair for Clinical Services, Wayne State University &Associate Professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine
Minds on the Frontline Podcast is brought to you by the Frontline Strong Together 5 Program. FST5 provides streamlined access to behavioral and mental health services, as well as crisis resources for Michigan’s frontline workers and their families. NEED HELP NOW? If you are a frontline worker in Michigan or an immediate family member experiencing any crisis—whether work-related, substance abuse, depression, relationships, finances, or other challenges—reach out by calling 1-833-34-STRONG or visit FST5.org for more information.
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