Podcast appearances and mentions of sally spencer thomas

 In this episode of Hope Illuminated, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sits down with Dr. Eva De Jaegere from Belgium to explore the stories behind suicide through the lens of psychological autopsy. Together, they discuss Dr. Eva's research on suicide risk in middle-aged adults, revealing surprising findings about the role of work stress, financial worries, and the importance of open conversations about suicide and mental health. Discover how listening to the stories of both survivors and those left behind can bring healing, challenge stigma, and shape more effective prevention strategies. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in suicide prevention, lived experience research, and the power of storytelling to spark change.Follow Dr. Sally at www.sallyspencerthomas.com

In this inspiring episode of Hope Illuminated, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sits down with Sandersan Onie, a global leader in mental health promotion and suicide prevention, for a powerful conversation about the importance of intellectual humility and meeting people where they are. Listen as Dr. Onie shares personal stories of overcoming trauma, highlights the critical role of religion and culture in suicide prevention, and reveals how he helped spark transformative policy change in Indonesia. The episode also explores using technology and empathic messaging to reach those in crisis, emphasizing community-based strategies that honor local beliefs and language. Tune in for practical insights, heartfelt storytelling, and actionable lessons for anyone passionate about mental health and saving lives.Follow Dr. Sally at www.sallyspencerthomas.com

In this powerful episode of Hope Illuminated, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sits down with Alex Bush, a resilient young advocate who began sharing her story after losing her father to suicide at 16. Together, they discuss the vital role of personal storytelling in suicide prevention, the impact of youth voices on mental health advocacy, and actionable strategies for engaging with both traditional and social media. Alex shares her journey from grief to national speaker, offering insights on making a real difference in communities and supporting others who have experienced loss. Tune in to hear inspiring advice for storytellers, mental health leaders, and anyone seeking hope and connection in challenging times.Follow Dr. Sally at www.sallyspencerthomas.com

Continuing our Mental Health Awareness Month coverage, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, clinical psychologist and mental health advocate, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the importance of changing workplace culture, applying safety principles to mental health and a preview of 2026's annual mental health summit. Capt. Ed Bartlett Jr., Founder/CEO of Bartlett Maritime Corporation and U.S. Navy veteran, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the need to rebuild America's industrial capacity, the importance of skilled labor and Bartlett Maritime Corporation's workforce partnership with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers to meet national security demands.

Join Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas as she sits down with Lyseria Kursave, a resilient trans woman and union electrician, for an honest conversation about living authentically, navigating personal and professional challenges, and the intersection of gender identity and mental health. From overcoming isolation and workplace discrimination to the importance of community and allyship, this powerful episode of Hope Illuminated sheds light on the lived experiences and hope-filled advocacy of the trans community. Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration, education, or a deeper understanding of how solidarity and compassion make a difference in the fight for mental well-being and equality. For more information on this episode go to  https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/surviving-and-thriving-intersection-of-identity-mental-health-and-trans-resilience-with-lyseria-kursave-ep-145

Join host Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas in a compelling conversation with Dr. Simon Hatcher from the University of Ottawa. The discuss the intricacies of police suicide, mental health challenges, and how these insights can aid high-risk industries. Discover the importance of involving lived experience in mental health research and the challenges faced by underserved populations. With personal stories, expert insights, and a focus on social justice, this episode sheds light on creating more inclusive and effective mental health support systems. Tune in to explore how we can better empower and uplift those facing mental health struggles. for more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/the-power-of-testament-addressing-social-justice-in-mental-health-research-among-our-most-vulnerable-populations-with-dr-simon-hatcher-ep-143

In this episode of Hope Illuminated, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas talks with Dr. Holly Wilcox from Johns Hopkins University to explore the transformative impact of the Good Behavior Game. They cover upstream approaches to suicide prevention, emphasizing skill-building in early childhood to improve mental health outcomes. Discover how focusing on education and emotional regulation can mitigate risks and build resilience in communities, potentially changing life trajectories. Join us in learning how a public health approach could be key to saving lives and augmenting quality of life. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/upstream-suicide-prevention-changing-lives-using-the-good-behavior-game-with-dr-holly-wilcox-ep-142

Join Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas as she discusses into the powerful role of lived experience in transforming suicide prevention strategies. In this episode of "Hope Illuminated," featuring guests Kier McKechnie and Seonaid Stallan from Glasgow, Scotland, discover how integrating real-life experiences into policy and program development can inspire meaningful change. Learn about the innovative approaches taken by Scotland's National Suicide Prevention Action Plan and the significance of honoring those who've navigated the profound challenges of suicide loss or survival. Together, they're making a difference—one story at a time. for more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/how-scotlands-panel-is-shaping-suicide-prevention-with-personal-insights-from-keir-mckechnie-seonaid-stallan-ep-141

 In this powerful episode of Hope Illuminated, host Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas speaks with John Cornelius about generational trauma in tribal communities, his personal journey from Pine Ridge Reservation through military service to peer support specialist, and how Native communities are finding healing through cultural reconnection and community-driven solutions. A moving conversation about historical wounds and modern hope. For more information on this episode go to  https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/addressing-generational-trauma-in-indigenous-communities-with-john-cornelius-ep-140

Explore how agency and empowerment can transform suicide prevention with researcher Dr. Luke Bayliss. Learn why shifting from forced interventions to collaborative approaches that respect individual choice and dignity may be key to helping those in crisis reclaim control of their lives. Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas and Bayliss discuss groundbreaking research on agency in suicide prevention and practical ways to expand options beyond traditional crisis responses. for more information on this episode gp to  https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/empowerment-matters-how-understanding-personal-agency-can-transform-suicide-prevention-with-luke-bayliss-ep-138

This episode of The Downtown, we talk to Dr Sally Spencer- Thomas. We talk about the Construction Working Minds Summit happening February 24-27th. Register today because prices will go up at constructionworkingminds.org/summit  We also hear local music from Zakk Magnum with his new song “Become the Fire.”

Join host Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas and guest Barb Smith as they discuss supporting communities after suicide through active postvention. Learn about the vital role of loss teams, victim advocacy, and proactive outreach in helping survivors navigate grief, reduce isolation, and find hope. Discover evidence-based approaches that demonstrate why early intervention matters for those impacted by suicide loss. For more information on this eppisode go to  https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/supporting-communities-in-the-aftermath-of-suicide-why-we-need-to-be-proactive-with-barb-smith-ep-137

Construction faces a crisis. Unfortunately, construction ranks as first or second on lists as one of the industries with the highest incidents of suicide.Fortunately, the construction industry isn't sitting idle. They've created many programs to support and come alongside all in the industry. I spoke to many different representatives from the industry about this topic to learn more. There was one name that was consistently mentioned as an expert working toward improvements in how mental health impacts construction, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas.Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas is a clinical psychologist, inspirational international speaker and an impact entrepreneur. She currently serves as the president of United Suicide Survivors International.Dr. Sally and I discuss:Why construction and similar industries struggle with mental health and suicide.Ways employers can create environments that foster improved mental health in their teams.How to have conversations with your friends/peers about your own and their mental health.   Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741. Every person who texts is connected with a crisis counselor who is trained to listen and  offer sound advice 24/7 (Free and Confidential)YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/bifaDXKThB4 To get a hold of us here at Keepin' The Lights On, please email: podcast@graybar.comTo reach Dr. Sally on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyspencerthomas/Dr. Sally's website: https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/Headspace for the Workplace Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/headspace-for-the-workplace-with-dr-sally/id1662373539Hope Illuminated Podcast: https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcastThank you to all the following for input as I developed this show:(Organization names are for reference only and where the individuals worked at the time I spoke with them. The organization name is not meant to imply endorsement of this episode or the podcast.  All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Use of these names,trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement.)Chandler Brooks (Procore): https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbrooks/Ashley Logan (Procore)Shaelyn McHugh (Procore)Sasha Reed (Procore)Wes Wheeler (NECA): https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-wheeler-sms-cescp-msp-99278452/ Alex Kopp (TAUC): https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmkopp/Justin Crandol (SMACNA): https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-crandol-csp-arm-cris-23900711/ Brandon Anderson (AGC of Missouri): https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-anderson-80b816110/ Justin Azbill (Milwaukee Tools): https://www.linkedin.com/in/azbill-justin/Raffi Elchemmas (MCAA): https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffielch/RESOURCESGet Construction Talking: https://www.getconstructiontalking.org/Kevin Hines: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhinesstory/Kevin Hines' story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-lkZG7IYeQ&rco=1MCAA Mental Health Awareness Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c1rY9FZVOYSMACNA Resources: https://www.smacna.org/resources/business-management/safety-and-health/mental-health-substance-abusewww.Mantherapy.orgNational guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention: https://suicidology.org/2019/10/10/workplace-guidelines/Construction Alliance for Suicide Prevention – Construction Industry Blueprint www.constructionworkingminds.orgwww.workplacesuicideprevention.orgUnited Suicide Survivors Internationalhttps://preventconstructionsuicide.com/ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) Total Human Health page: https://www.abc.org/Safety/Total-Human-Health

Construction Executives Live Please join Jeremy as he interviews award winning mental health advocate Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas as she discusses the 3rd Annual Construction Working Minds Summit taking place at the end of February. The construction industry is taking suicide prevention action to combat this ever-present problem and the time is now for all of us to take that step forward!In The Zonehttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/in-the-zone/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/episode-31-construction-working-minds-summit-with-dr-sally-spencer-thomas

At the request of our listeners, America's Work Force Union Podcast brought back the interview with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas from May 1, which began our Mental Health Awareness Month Coverage this year. In the episode, Dr. Sally discussed the state of mental health awareness in America and how unions can provide care and access to mental health, including the Man Therapy program. Assistant to the Director of the United Steelworkers District 1, Teresa Cassady, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union's Your Union, Your Voice initiative. She discussed the efforts to educate members at the Local level about the union's core values, and what goes into the initiatives and politicians the union chooses to support.

A special episode for Mental Health Awareness Month with guest expert, Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas, a clinical psychologist, inspirational speaker, podcaster, and impact entrepreneur. Known as an innovator in social change, she has helped start multiple large-scale, gap-filling efforts in mental health, including “Construction Working Minds” and the award-winning Man Therapy campaign. She currently serves as the president of United Suicide Survivors International. In this episode, we discuss the complexities of navigating mental health amidst a culture that often rewards victimhood, tangible solutions for those feeling lost in the currents of modern life's uncertainties, the unique challenges faced by men who suddenly find themselves lost in a rapidly changing world that offers little clarity about their roles and identities, and warning signs of suicide and steps for prevention. It's a must-listen for those of us struggling with mental health issues, trying to understand the pain of our loved ones, and for men who are frustrated by the confusing social expectation. It is also a call to redefine strength and identity in an age where both seem fraught with contradiction.   SHOWNOTES -  00:00:00 - Episode & Guest Introduction 00:01:33 - Dr. Sally's self-care & wellness strategies 00:06:00 - Current biggest threats to mental health 00:10:16 - Effective mental health solutions & overcoming divisiveness 00:17:20 - Is therapy still a great mental health tool? 00:27:05 - Using the power of storytelling to heal (and avoid the victim trap) 00:34:00 - Traditional norms of masculinity and the modern man 00:40:30 - Addressing loneliness and identity in men 00:49:35 - What do men really need & the success of Man Therapy 00:57:30 - Navigating self-expression and social judgement 01:00:50 - Warning signs and risk factors of suicide 01:11:30 - Helping someone contemplating suicide 01:14:15 - Is fear controlling your choices? 01:15:15 - What keeps Dr. Sally hopeful and optimistic 01:18:00 - Recommended resources   MENTIONED RESOURCES -  Man Therapy - mantherapy.org Construction Working Minds - https://constructionworkingminds.org/ Workplace Suicide Prevention - https://workplacesuicideprevention.com/ Hope Certification - https://www.hopecertification.com/ Hope Illuminated Podcast by Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas - https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast Headspace for the Workplace Podcast by Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas - https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace   CONNECT WITH DR. SALLY SPENCER-THOMAS - Website - https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrSallySpeaks LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyspencerthomas/   CONNECT WITH ME - For more, visit - https://www.kratimehra.com/experible/ Take the EmoPersona Quiz - https://www.kratimehra.com/emopersonaquiz/ Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://www.kratimehra.com/newsletter/

In this inspiring episode of the Hope Illuminated podcast, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas engages in a deeply insightful conversation with Bianca McCall, a retired professional athlete and passionate advocate for leveraging technology to enhance mental health care accessibility. Bianca shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges, including childhood trauma and the intense pressures faced as an elite athlete, shedding light on the unique mental health struggles experienced within high-performance environments.Throughout the episode, Bianca emphasizes the urgent need to break down barriers to mental health support, particularly within marginalized communities. Drawing from her own experiences and professional endeavors, she explores the transformative potential of technology-driven solutions in providing timely and culturally sensitive mental health resources. Bianca's dedication to fostering self-discovery and peer support emerges as a central theme, underscoring the importance of empowering individuals to connect with their inner selves and build resilient communities of support.Bianca's innovative approach to utilizing technology as a tool for healing and connection shines through as she discusses the development of the Reach In Now app, which aims to provide real-time peer support and resources to individuals in need. Listeners are invited on a journey of reflection and action, prompted to consider their own relationships with technology, self-discovery, and community support. The episode encourages listeners to engage in courageous conversations, challenge societal norms, and advocate for inclusive, compassionate approaches to mental health care. for more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/technology-for-mental-health-equity-bianca-mccall

To begin Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, noted psychologist, program trainer and speaker, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state of mental health awareness in America. She also spoke about how unions can provide care and access to mental health, including the Man Therapy campaign. Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director of the United Labor Agency (ULA), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ULA Counseling Center, improving access to mental health care and a shortage of mental health counselors.

As part of the America's Work Force Union Podcast's “Best of 2023” coverage, we highlight Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, noted psychologist, program trainer and speaker, who joined the show on Sept. 11 as part of Suicide Prevention Week and Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Sally spoke about improving mental health awareness in the building trades and improving a Local Union's ability to provide resources to those in need.  Many great labor supporters have joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast this year. For the final segment of 2023, we wanted to look back and honor one of Labor's great leaders, Tom Conway, the late President of United Steelworkers. Today, we shared the second segment from the Oct. 3 episode that highlighted his appearances on the show over the last three years.

The woman to speak with, listen to, and support when it comes to suicide awareness and prevention, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas joins us to talk about her new podcast. Headspace for the Workplace is Dr. Sally's newest podcast (she also hosts Hope Illuminated) to discuss mental health support in our workplace. Headspace for the Workplace – A Podcast on How to Cultivate a Vibrant and Psychologically Safe and Healthy Workforce with your host Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas. In our brain-based economy, we depend on fully engaged, mentally healthy teams. Organizations that have figured this out not only have a competitive advantage, they are awesome places to work. Take a listen to the lessons learned and actionable take-aways to promote mental health and wellbeing and support people through tough times – at work.https://www.spreaker.com/show/headspace-for-the-workplace-w-dr-sally

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, noted psychologist, program trainer and speaker, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to begin our coverage of National Suicide Prevention Week and talk about Suicide Prevention Week and Mental Health Awareness. Dr. Sally also talked about improving awareness in the building trades and improving your Local union's ability to help provide resources to those in need.  President of the New York City District Council of Carpenters, Paul Capurso, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the events of Sept 11, 2001, from his first-hand experience. Capurso also discussed his work with the World Trade Center Health Monitoring Program and the importance of remembrance.

Welcome to the Construction DEI Talks podcast, your go-to source for exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion as they pertain to the construction industry. Hosts Jorge Quezada, Stephanie Roldan, and Aby Combs bring you the latest conversations with experts, providing insightful and valuable perspectives on how to create a stronger, more equitable industry for all. In this episode, Jorge and Aby speak with guest Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas, a renowned clinical psychologist, mental health advocate, and suicide loss survivor. Dr. Thomas shares her personal experiences and professional expertise, emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry. Did you know that construction workers have a higher risk of suicide, addiction, and overdose? Dr. Thomas sheds light on this alarming trend and highlights the need for upstream efforts to prevent these tragedies. She calls for a shift in the way construction companies treat their employees, prioritizing mental health and creating a culture of care and support. Listeners are encouraged to take action, starting with acknowledging the human beings in their workplace and making mental health a priority. Resources like Workplace Suicide Prevention and Construction Working Minds are available to provide support and guidance in this important effort. Don't miss this eye-opening episode of Construction DEI Talks. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on the latest episodes and connect with the hosts and guests. And don't forget to check out our podcast sponsors, Granite Construction and Rosendin, for more information on their services and contributions to the industry. Links: Learn more about Construction DEI Talks on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about podcast sponsors Granite Construction and Rosendin Connect with Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas. Learn more about Workplace Suicide Prevention and Construction Working Minds.

Suicide!  Why do people die of Suicide?  Learn the answers to this and other questions provided by four Suicide surviving widowers to Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psy.D., Co-Founder & President of United Suicide Survivors International.  Dr. Spencer-Thomas is a highly acclaimed expert on the causes of Suicide, and the impact suicide has on those left behind.  Hear the story of why Dr. Spencer-Thomas focused on Suicide as a field of study following her first-hand and painful experience with Suicide.  Learn, as your host, Herb Knoll, queries Dr. Spencer-Thomas on what to look for in troubled others and what steps survivors can take in their recovery.   

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a host of perspectives. Clinical psychologist. Mental health advocate. Faculty member. Researcher. And suicide loss survivor. She has earned an international reputation as an entrepreneur and innovator in social change. Along the way, she's helped establish many large-scale, gap-filling mental health efforts, including Man Therapy (www.ManTherapy.org) and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. In 2016, she was invited to speak at the White House on men's mental health. And somehow, we were lucky enough to get 90 mins of her time. This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt chats with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas about a heavy topic: suicide prevention, especially in the workplace. Dr. Sally shares what led her to the mission of suicide prevention education, what suicide prevention actually looks like, and the challenges of managing mental health in the Dirt World. Dr. Sally clearly has a passion for the work, and we appreciate all of the wisdom, data, and tools that she shared with us.

In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day and National Suicide Prevention Week in the United States, we are privileged to have Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas join the podcast. In this episode, Dr. Sally shares how the loss of her brother to suicide in 2004 left her with a calling to help prevent this from happening to others by engaging the workplace in crucial conversations about suicide prevention. Tune in to learn the depths of correlation between mental health and workplace safety and how organizations and leaders can help prevent and mitigate death by suicide. About the Guest: Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas is a clinical psychologist and award-winning mental health advocate with her own personal experience of losing her beloved brother to suicide. Her mission of giving voice to people who've lived through suicide thoughts, attempts, and loss and to help those in despair rekindle a passion for living. In addition to helping leaders and communities implement innovative approaches to suicide prevention, Sally is the lead author on the National Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention, President of United Suicide Survivors International, and co-founder of “Man Therapy” (www.ManTherapy.org). Sally has a TEDx talk and gave an invited address at the White House in 2016. For more information: https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Dan DeGryse and Robbie Fisher talk with guest Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas about firefighters and suicide prevention.

This week we talk with clinical psychologist, Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas, and Dr. Dan Carlin, founder & CEO of JobSiteCare, about the alarming rate of suicides in the construction industry. To eliminate the stigma, we have to stop referring to it as a stigma and start referring to people's events as stories and how we all share in some of the same struggles. We are a community built to support and help one another.#mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #suicide #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #mentalhealthinconstruction #construction #plumbing

Workplace MVP: Sally Spencer-Thomas and Dr. Jodi Frey Sally Spencer-Thomas and Dr. Jodi Frey joined host Jamie Gassmann to discuss their work in raising awareness of the need for workplace suicide prevention programs. Both Sally and Jodi are tireless advocates and noted speakers on suicide prevention, and they were instrumental in creating the National Guidelines […] The post

In this important episode, Hosts Jeremy and Valerie Owens welcome special guest Sally Spencer-Thomas to discuss the sensitive topic of mental health, suicide trends, and prevention in the construction industry. We had the honor of speaking with Spencer-Thomas, who is a clinical psychologist, international mental-health advocate and speaker, researcher, and suicide loss survivor. Sally lost her only sibling and best friend, Carson J. Spencer, on December 7th, 2004 and her life's mission from that point forward has been dedicated to educating, preventing, innovating, writing, and professionally speaking about mental health, reminding us of the positive impact each one of us can have on our society, and thus on one another. We were fortunate enough to gain valuable insights from Spencer-Thomas on the risk factors and alarming trends for industry professionals, but more importantly, details on prevention strategies and awareness opportunities that our industry is beginning to implement. We are grateful to Sally Spencer-Thomas for her time and dedication to this noble, life-saving cause, and we ask each of you to let this quote from the Higher Education Center on Spencer-Thomas' website be your marching order moving forward: “Be vocal. Be visible. Be visionary. There is no shame in stepping forward, but there is great risk in holding back and hoping for the best.” Again, we thank you Sally Spencer-Thomas for being the change maker that this industry desperately needs! Resources:Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas – https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/Workplace Suicide Prevention – https://workplacesuicideprevention.com/Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention – https://preventconstructionsuicide.com/Learn about Jeremy and Valerie's journey, why they have decided to launch this industry asset to better the community at large through mentorship, peer education, and thought leadership. To read their Open Letter to the Construction Industry click hereTo Join the USCZ digital platform – https://usconstructionzone.com To follow the USCZ journey and connect on social media Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/usconstructionzone Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLac-RnSIyL7PWVnR7bOGfg LinkedIn Business page – https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-construction-zoneIn The Zonehttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/in-the-zone/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-6-a-first-hand-look-at-a-true-heros-journey-with-dr-sally-spencer-thomas

Barry O'Reilly is happy to welcome Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas to this episode of the Unlearn Podcast. Sally earned international acclaim as an entrepreneur and innovator in social change, helping to establish many large-scale mental health efforts, including Man Therapy and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. A trained clinical psychologist and a suicide loss survivor herself, she sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a holistic perspective. Sally is a team member at Nobody Studios, leading the Employee Crisis Management function, where her mission is to save company-employee relationships by ensuring both sides have their needs met in times of difficulty. He and Sally discuss how we all can promote mental health in our companies, family, and community.  The Turning Point “Many of us have these moments in our life where we had a life before and then we have life afterward,” Sally says. That pivotal moment for her was her brother's death by suicide. She describes her deep grief and the moment in a Suicide Loss Survivors support group when she realized that she could contribute to supporting others. Facing Down Fear “The fear around suicide is just immobilizing,” Sally tells Barry. Even trained mental health professionals feel that fear and often ‘hot potato' clients who are struggling with suicidal feelings: they fear losing their reputation - and their license - if a client dies by suicide on their watch. If, however, we face down the fear, we can really help people, she points out. Sally describes how fear made them reluctant to take a different approach to suicide prevention, despite data telling them that they should. In the end, they decided to face down the fear and go against the status quo. She and Barry talk about the importance of psychological safety. If people don't feel safe to reach out for help, they won't, and then they can't get the help they need. Learning From Disaster “A lot of times when we face large-scale disaster, we pull together as communities and that protects us,” Sally tells Barry. However, the Great Resignation is teaching us that people will no longer tolerate working in a toxic environment. Burnout is real, and when it reaches the point of despair, then it's past time for companies to do something about it. A Better Approach to Suicide Prevention  Historically, suicide prevention has been seen as an issue only medical professionals could address. This ‘only-one-path' approach has failed. “What we learned from that is that when we force hospitalization, suicide rates go up,” Sally says. We have to broaden our view and see suicide prevention as both a public health and social justice issue. Research shows that people who overcome suicidal despair usually fall into two categories: they related deeply with someone who went through a similar experience, or they made meaning out of their experience so they could help others. Having someone be there for you in tough times really helps, Barry and Sally agree. Looking Ahead Sally is excited about the progress she is making advocating for mental health in male-dominated industries. 80% of people who die by suicide are male, she tells Barry, so it's important to carry the work where it's needed the most. It's about creating a culture where people are excited to serve, rather than one where you are essentially a robot. She is also excited about her work at Nobody Studios, particularly the collaborative employee crisis management tool they are working on. Personally, she is unlearning that she is more than just her work. “We are the millions of decisions we make every day with the people around us,” she reminds herself and listeners. Read full show notes at BarryO'Reilly.com Resources Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas on Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Today's guest is Sally Spencer Thomas. She sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a host of perspectives. Clinical psychologist. Mental health advocate. Faculty member. Researcher. And suicide loss survivor. She has earned an international reputation as an entrepreneur and innovator in social change. Along the way, she's helped establish many large-scale, gap-filling mental health efforts, including Man Therapy (www.ManTherapy.org) and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. She has held leadership roles with the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the American Association of Suicidology, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, United Suicide Survivors International, and the Carson J Spencer Foundation. In 2016, she was invited to speak at the White House on men's mental health.#IfYouCouldSeeMe began with a bout of synesthesia in the shower when as I washed my hair I envisioned the hashtag. In that moment I knew that this was my mission: to help foster creativity, facilitate self-compassion, remind people of their innate goodness, and provide a nurturing space for them to find the truth of themselves within the depths of their life's most challenging moments...and then speak them out loud for all to hear.There's a lot going on here at The If You Could See Me Project!Work with Erin Mahone as a coach, join an If You Could See Me cohort and become one of our brave storytellers, subscribe to the ReStory Community and receive exclusive monthly perks, bi-weekly zoom meetings with amazing people, and writing prompts to help you gain insight, grow your story, and commit to your goals. Visit, like, and follow us on social media! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/Dishesinthesink: Facebook/ iycsmTiktok @ifyoucouldseemeInstagram @theifyoucouldseemeprojectLearn more and join our mailing list at www.IfYouCouldSeeMe.com for updates!

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a host of perspectives. Clinical psychologist. Mental health advocate. Faculty member. Researcher. And suicide loss survivor. She has earned an international reputation as an entrepreneur and innovator in social change. Along the way, she's helped establish many large-scale, gap-filling mental health efforts, including Man Therapy (www.ManTherapy.org) and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. She has held leadership roles with the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the American Association of Suicidology, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, United Suicide Survivors International, and the Carson J. Spencer Foundation. In 2016, she was invited to speak at the White House on men's mental health. She has had multiple major research publications, multiple awards for her advocacy, has led TedTalks, and has her very own podcast, Hope Illuminated. In this episode, we talk about consulting with construction companies about men's mental health, Man Therapy, using humor as a coping tool, and of course, suicide loss and prevention. For more information on Dr. Spencer-Thomas, you can check out her website at www.sallyspencerthomas.com for different resources and more information. If you're interested in exploring the Man Therapy page, go to www.ManTherapy.org. Follow me on Instagram @joshkorac for more mental health content, book giveaways, videos, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, President of United Suicide Survivors International, joins VIP's Casey Hasten in a discussion about workplace suicide prevention. We discuss mental health resources, prevention tools, and insights to help employers support their workforce.About the Guest:Website: https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/About The We Are VIP Podcast:This podcast is brought to you by VIP to add value to your job or candidate search. Each week, we'll bring you helpful tips and insights from leading professionals to help candidates land their dream jobs and help employers find better talent.Hosted by:Casey Hasten, Director of Recruiting at VIPAbout VIP:We utilize a holistic approach to support your strategic initiatives in accounting and finance. From recruiting and strategic staffing, to project management consulting, our service model offers a comprehensive solution that allows for flexibility as you navigate transformation and growth within your organization.Connect:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/270216/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreVIPCompanyJob Openings and Services: https://wearevip.com

Sally Spencer-Thomas is a clinical psychologist, inspirational international speaker, and an impact entrepreneur. Dr. Spencer-Thomas was moved to work in suicide prevention after her younger brother, a Denver entrepreneur, died of suicide after a difficult battle with bipolar condition. Known nationally and internationally as an innovator in social change, Spencer-Thomas has helped start up multiple large-scale, gap-filling efforts in mental health including the award-winning campaign Man Therapy and the nation's first initiative for suicide prevention in the workplace, Working Minds.In 2016 she was an invited speaker at the White House where she presented on men's mental health. In her recent TEDx Talk she shares her goal to elevate the conversation to make mental health promotion and suicide prevention a health and safety priority in our schools, workplaces and communities.Connect with Sally at www.SallySpencerThomas.com and on Facebook (@DrSallySpeaks), and Twitter (@sspencerthomas).

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas is a well-accomplished speaker, impact entrepreneur, and advocate for suicide prevention. She lost her brother to suicide in 2004. Since then, Dr. Sally has dedicated her life to suicide prevention. She is a TEDx speaker, mental health advocate, award-winning researcher, and clinical psychologist. ------------------------- Thanks for listening to The Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry! Dennis is a Life Coach for Addiction Recovery and Life Mastery. If you are struggling with any type of addiction like alcohol, food, porn, drugs, or shopping, reach out for help. Asking for help is the first step in solving the addiction puzzle. Maybe you're not struggling with an addiction, but you are simply “stuck” in life and don't know how to push through. Dennis is the master in helping people get laser-focused, accomplishing their goals and dreams, and achieving life mastery on every level. Dennis works with people worldwide and currently has clients in England, Australia, and India. Zoom is a beautiful tool for helping people all over the world.

I got so much gold from my interview with Sally Spencer-Thomas! She shared wisdom from all the amazing work she's done around suicide prevention- particularly for men and people who work in construction and surrounding industries. I'm excited to know her and partner with her in the future. Check out the podcast and learn about how every day people like you and me can save somebody's life. Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas⁠ was moved to work in suicide prevention after her younger brother, a Denver entrepreneur, died of suicide after a difficult battle with bipolar disorder. Here's some of the gold she shared: We used our grief to propel us into bold, gap filling efforts to prevent a similar tragedy in someone else's life. You are not alone - there are so many resources available. I've made efforts to see suicide prevention resources grow through humor, writing, and traditional psychology. https://carbocoaching.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickcarbo/ https://www.instagram.com/carbocoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/CarboCoaching

For episode thirteen, we talk with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas about how employers can address suicide prevention and severe distress, and why suicide prevention and mental health promotion are some of the most unaddressed cross-cultural and multi-generational social justice issues of our time.

At the heart of civility is respect. Respect and dignity are essential for psychological safety, especially when others have diverse experiences and viewpoints. Civility is not about complacency or placating. It’s not about denying or pushing away strong feelings that can emerge when conflict emerges. It’s about temporarily suspending our alarm bells for a period of time so we can do the hard work of “climbing the empathy wall” to better understand the deep stories behind those we see as “the other.” Thank you Sally Spencer-Thomas for the opportunity to share my story and insights with you and your listeners on the Hope Illuminated Podcast. Listen here ⤵︎

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a host of perspectives. Clinical psychologist. Mental health advocate. Faculty member. Researcher. And suicide loss survivor. She has earned an international reputation as an entrepreneur and innovator in social change. Along the way, she's helped establish many large-scale, gap-filling mental health efforts, including Man Therapy (www.ManTherapy.org) and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. She has held leadership roles with the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the American Association of Suicidology, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, United Suicide Survivors International, and the Carson J Spencer Foundation. In 2016, she was invited to speak at the White House on men's mental health. She has won multiple awards for her advocacy including the 2015 Farberow Award from the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the 2014 Survivor of the Year from the American Association of Suicidology, the 2014 Invisible Disabilities Association Impact Honors Award, and the 2012 Alumni Master Scholar from the University of Denver. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology and studio art from Bowdoin College, her Masters in Nonprofit Management from Regis University, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Sally's background and experience "Beyond the drum of death data" in discussing suicide Mantherapy.org Moving from Awareness to Action Individual and Relationship Action Steps: Develop Resilience Develop a Support Network Plan for Coping Get Trained in Awareness and Prevention Systems Action Steps Have Leaders Step Out Front Screen for Mental Health Needs Develop a prepared Mental Health community Cultural Action Steps Accurate Messaging Develop Peer Support Develop Animal Assisted Resources Integrate Spirituality and Faith --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas survived her brother's suicide and is now a subject matter expert in workplace suicide prevention, men's mental health and resilience. What you'll learn from this construction podcast episode: - Why a business owner said to her over coffee, "I don't want to wait until an employees dies." - Story about what a police chief said to one of his officers after he attempted suicide. - Why does the construction industry have one of the highest suicide rates? - What is the #1 canary in the coal mine, so to speak, when it comes to suicide. - How do issues of mental health connect with jobsite safety? - A few things to think about if you're within 10 years of retirement. - Behaviors that are early indicators you want to watch out for. - Crisis Inoculation Plan Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Workplace Suicide Prevention- https://workplacesuicideprevention.com/ Billd - They'll pay your supplier up front and give you 120 day terms.  Learn more and estimate your cash flow needs at http://www.billd.com/CLE 3 Questions to Help You Get Paid for Estimates - https://buildermasterclass.com/script Mastermind Group for CoConstruct Users- https://buildermasterclass.com/cogroup How to connect with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas: https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/

Damian Alvarez got into construction as a 14-year-old who just needed to make some cash. He took an under-the-table job to pay for summer school, but after several months of putting new shingles on roofs, he’d found a lifelong love for working with his hands. Fast forward several years into his time at the University of Texas at El Paso: Damian and his longtime girlfriend got married and decided to leave El Paso and move to Atlanta. He got a labor job with MA&O Construction, where he climbed the ranks after the owner noticed he was bilingual. “We were a subcontractor, so we had contracts with very big companies and they started to ramp up their safety and what they were expecting of their subcontractors,” Damian says on this episode of the No Accident podcast, presented by TRUCE. “He said ‘Hey, you went to school — would you like to go back and learn about safety?’ And I said sure.”He became the company’s safety director and never looked back. Currently, Damian is Environmental Health & Safety Director at Jordan Foster Construction LLC, and on this episode, he discusses how his position requires him to work closely with everyone from the executive team to the employees in the field to facilitate an engaging safety program with buy-in on all fronts. By focusing less on compliance and policing his employees and more on mentoring them on why it’s important to be safe, Damian is able to get everyone on board. This in turn helps business because if a construction group doesn’t have a good safety record, it won’t get more work.“We're changing more into a coach. Like we’re talking about …  ‘OK, why did you do this? Let's see how we can do it better,’” Damian says. “A great safety leader is that they’re a leader. That person is building other leaders. … I tell my team, ‘I want you guys to be better than I am.’”Featured Guest

Mindfulness Monday is hosted by author Ora Nadrich, founder and president of The Institute For Transformational Thinking. Ora interviews best selling authors, and thought leaders in the areas of Mindfulness, meditation, yoga, health, addiction, education, business and leadership. Listeners will not only get the expertise each guest brings to the conversation, but also personal stories as to how these experts got to the top of their fields. ABOUT Johnnie Calloway Johnnie Calloway, has written three books, Dragons to Butterflies, The Bridge and Taming the Dragon. Johnnie hosts the podcast Morph Into A New You, where he focuses on the power of and the importance of thought management. Johnnie is a Certified Thought Coach and Thought Coach trainer. He has over thirty years of Twelve Step Recovery and over thirty years of A Course in Miracles training. Using the spiritual principals of these two powerful pathways he has learned to navigate through his adversities; living with substance abuse disorder, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Clinical Depression and being an abused child, to living with a reasonable peace of mind. Johnnie has now devoted his life to helping others navigate the turbulent waters of mental health and find their own peace of mind by teaching them to manage their own thoughts. https://iftt.podia.com/addictive-pers... ABOUT Jason Holzer Jason a certified teacher and thought coach, accomplished basketball coach and Elite Skills trainer, Amazon Best Selling author and transformational storyteller/speaker. His dedication to positively impacting the lives of those around him inspired the hashtag #ACT2IMPACT which serves as a reminder that we all can make a difference. He is a Missouri State alum with a Master's in Sports Management, who is dedicated to being a loving husband and father. He strives to help others overcome the lasting effects of losing a loved one to suicide. He currently on the board for the USSI (United Suicide Survivors International) alongside world-renowned entrepreneur and innovator in social change and suicide prevention, Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas. Along with others around the world. They are raising awareness that suicide doesn't stop life from getting worse, it eliminates it from ever getting better. https://iftt.podia.com/ptg

My guest today is a remarkable mental health professional with a wealth of experience in the male mental health space. Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas is a sought after woman having been invited to the White House to speak, performed a TedX talk and worked to develop the national guidelines for mental health and suicide prevention in the United States. Sally joins me today, bringing with her a fresh perspective on why simply talking about mental health and emotions doesn’t cut it and how she is working in a different way to encourage people to speak up and get the help they need. As a clinical psychologist in 2004, Sally lost her brother to suicide and she talks about the weeks leading up to this devastating event and how it spun her into working with men just like her brother. Through years of research and talking with men with traditional norms of masculinity, she discovered a gap in the mental health space. Sally discusses her findings and how men were more likely to listen to a peer than a health professional and more likely to respond if the information was funny. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoyed it. Much Love, SW. For the full show notes and to learn more, head to www.livin.org @livinorg @sspencerthomas #itaintweaktospeak. Join us on our Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/itaintweaktospeak/to share your story, breakthroughs, challenges, and to connect with other people to learn more about positive mental health.

My guest today is a remarkable mental health professional with a wealth of experience in the male mental health space. Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas is a sought after woman having been invited to the White House to speak, performed a TedX talk and worked to develop the national guidelines for mental health and suicide prevention in the United States. Sally joins me today, bringing with her a fresh perspective on why simply talking about mental health and emotions doesn’t cut it and how she is working in a different way to encourage people to speak up and get the help they need. As a clinical psychologist in 2004, Sally lost her brother to suicide and she talks about the weeks leading up to this devastating event and how it spun her into working with men just like her brother. Through years of research and talking with men with traditional norms of masculinity, she discovered a gap in the mental health space. Sally discusses her findings and how men were more likely to listen to a peer than a health professional and more likely to respond if the information was funny. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoyed it. Much Love, SW. For the full show notes and to learn more, head to www.livin.org @livinorg @sspencerthomas #itaintweaktospeak. Join us on our Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/itaintweaktospeak/to share your story, breakthroughs, challenges, and to connect with other people to learn more about positive mental health.

Entrepreneurs, take your mental health seriously because the life of your company depends on it! Our guest today: Sally Spencer-Thomas, President of United Suicide Survivors International Sally Spencer-Thomas is a clinical psychologist, inspirational international speaker and an impact entrepreneur. Dr. Spencer-Thomas was moved to work in suicide prevention after her younger brother, a Denver entrepreneur, died of suicide after a difficult battle with bipolar condition. Today we discuss: Why it is critical that you prioritize your mental health The 3 components of a strong mental health practice that you can build into your company  My entrepreneurial journey has been a plethora of highs and lows… At times: Question my purpose Question my judgement Manifested extreme confidence followed by imposter syndrome My saving grace: Having an outlet of physical & mental stimulation outside of business Jiu jitsu Challenge today? Cannot let mental unwellness show to investors or competitors Extreme self-reliance Can not take a mental health day When things go down it is on you  When it crashes it is on you A lot of pressure Isolation: Tend to be lone rangers Competition for funding, being first to market,  Less likely to reach out for support Evidence that we live on the bipolar spectrum, susceptible to maina: https://www.bphope.com/entrepreneurs-success-bipolar/  Why is this important to the company? The entrepreneur is the essence of the company.  You have to keep yourself well because it is on you People’s holistic health keeps people engaged in the company Talent will not stick around if they are not getting broader opportunities to find a passion for living beyond work How do we build mental health practice into your company? Appreciating that our mental wellbeing is part of our overall asset to the wellbeing of the company. Understanding of your own mental health and how best to promote the wellbeing of others. Upstream about driving a culture of care -- attract and retain talent, long-arc of productivity and success Upstream - Building protective factors, resilience as strong at it can be -- modeling self-care Eating, exercising, sleep Having the a team of the ready Front end your day with as much personal wellbeing investment as possible Walking the dog touches many aspects of wellness Midstream - Catching things early Before they become catastrophic -- what are the early warning signs that the wheels are wobbling. Measures put in place to course correct https://www.helpyourselfhelpothers.org/  Downstream - Where do we turn? Resources we have access to Dealing with the crisis in our lives What is the plan Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/ text HELLO to 741741 iRel8: https://irel8.org/  Key Takeaways: Commitment to investing in your health first Check out when your brain is not sharp Having a plan for crisis (personal) Kick the tires of mental health resources before you need them Links Guest website and social media platforms: https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/ TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/sally_spencer_thomas_stopping_suicide_with_story Entrepreneurs and mental health video: https://youtu.be/qrWbePKB-6A  Article: Prevent start-up suicide. Literally. Entrepreneur. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/271435  Article: Entrepreneurs And Suicide Risk: A New Perspective On Entrapment Provides Hope. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/prudygourguechon/2018/08/23/entrepreneurs-and-suicide-a-new-perspective-on-entrapment-gives-hope/?sh=2b2e3cbb5385  Article: The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship. Inc. https://www.inc.com/magazine/201309/jessica-bruder/psychological-price-of-entrepreneurship.html Carson’s story: https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/history/  https://www.facebook.com/DrSallySpeaks/ https://twitter.com/sspencerthomas https://www.instagram.com/sspencerthomas/ https://www.pinterest.com/sallyspencertho/boards/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfr2b_0rxSsItOgo021ykkw?view_as=subscriber Facebook @WorkplaceSuicidePrevention Twitter @WorkSuicidePrev Insta: @WorkplaceSuicidePrevention YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOjL6-clq63_G9X_F7Wp1mQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40849573/admin/

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, mental health advocate, podcast host and founder of Construction Working Minds, joins us for episode 197 of Art of Construction.In this episode, Sally takes us on a deep journey through Beauty and Beast: the importance of mental health, suicide prevention, and its correlation to the world of construction. More specifically, Dr. Spencer-Thomas assists construction companies with creating strategies for both suicide prevention and mental health. Areas under construction, as most know, can prove to be dangerous in many aspects. But what happens when you mix the dangers of a construction site with the unpredictability or depression of a person suffering from mental health issues?  “The perfect storm of risk,” says Sally. These foreseen dangers mixed with the extreme failures, tight and stressful schedules, and the culture of fearlessness within the construction community, can stunt the growth of a company or family within the blink of an eye.      80% of suicides are by white, middle aged men. Just based on that statistic alone, male dominated industries, such as construction, need to not only keep a better eye out but put in place extra precautionary measures to ensure the physical and mental safety of the whole crew. Just how CPR training is taught everywhere, many companies now train their employees through a program that helps them deal with handling situations involving a person or persons mental state. Construction will never stop, and neither will the cases of mental illnesses within a company. The only way to prevent the amount of cases of depression in a business is to act, and act fast. Implementing techniques and strategies to counteract mental illness will redefine the workplace, eradicating as much of this real world problem as possible. Thank you Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas for everything you've done and continue to do in order to keep our Art of Construction tribe safe!  

Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psychologist and Impact Entrepreneur, is joined by her colleague, Sebastian Slovin, Mental Health Advocate and Co-Founder of Nature Unplugged, to discuss the work of United Suicide Survivors International to educate people about suicide prevention and mental health issues. Spencer-Thomas details how the workplace can serve as a support system for those with mental health struggles. Slovin and Sally-Spencer highlight the critical role storytelling plays in suicide prevention.

"After losing a brother to suicide, I don't want anyone to die in isolation and despair." Psychologist, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and suicide loss survivor, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, joins us to discuss broadening the framework of suicide prevention and what we can all do to keep men alive. #RealMenFeel Episode 206, October 6, 2020 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are experiencing a significant worldwide health crisis, the coronavirus which has killed over 200,000 people in the US at the time of this recording.  We now wear masks to protect ourselves from this virus, work at home, not socializing, and living more in isolation than ever before. This takes a toll, even on the healthiest individuals.  But, it’s not just the current state we are in that is impacting mental health.  It existed long before the pandemic and will exit after. Today I am pleased to have Sally Spencer-Thomas here with us to discuss mental health in the workplace and home.  This is a timely topic as September is also Suicide Prevention Month. Sally is a Psychologist and International Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Impact Entrepreneur and Keynote Speaker.   To learn more, visit https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/

We are experiencing a significant worldwide health crisis, the coronavirus which has killed over 200,000 people in the US at the time of this recording.  We now wear masks to protect ourselves from this virus, work at home, not socializing, and living more in isolation than ever before. This takes a toll, even on the healthiest individuals.  But, it’s not just the current state we are in that is impacting mental health.  It existed long before the pandemic and will exit after. Today a please to have Sally Spencer-Thomas here with us to discuss mental health in the workplace and home.  This is a timely topic as September is also Suicide Prevention Month. Sally is a Psychologist and International Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Impact Entrepreneur and Keynote Speaker.   To learn more, visit https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/

Join Kristin as she speaks with Frank King and Peter Dudley, both of who are authors and speakers within the mental health community, each in their own right. They discuss their own voyages as men who help others, men especially, within the mental health community as well as their parts in the second of an anthology series, "Guts, Grit & The Grind: A MENtal Mechanics MANual: Advanced Mechanics in Preventative Maintenance" by Sally Spencer-Thomas, Sarah Gaer, and Frank King.Frank is a standup comedian and storyteller who was born into a family with the gift of humor and the curse of generational depression and suicide. His maternal grandmother took her ownlife after realizing her mental state was deteriorating and felt that “doctors have done all they could.” Frank’s mother found her. His grandmother’s sister, his great aunt, took her life after being diagnosed with glaucoma and deciding that she didn’t want to be a burden on anyone. Frank was four years old when he and his mother found her. According to Frank’s mother, he “screamed for days.” She said that she offered a deal to God, that she would give up 10 years of her life if God would make it so Frank didn’t remember any of this. He didn’t until 2014 when, in an instant, whatever had walled that off in Frank’s brain collapsed and the traumatic memory all came flooding back. It was a blessing and a curse. A curse, in that, up until that moment, he’d been blissfully unaware of his aunt’s final moments and of his family history of generational depression and suicide. A blessing, in that it explained the source of his major depressive disorder and chronicsuicidality. For as long as he could remember, suicide was always an option on his menu—for problems both large and small. He remembers one time when his car broke down and he had three thoughts—one, he could get it fixed; two, he could buy a new one; or three, he could just killhimself. That’s chronic suicidality. Shortly thereafter, he went from being a ‘funny speaker,’ to being a speaker who is funny. He now had a story to tell, with not just ha-ha’s, but also with lifesaving ah-ha’s. He began doing something he’d been dreaming of since he took the stage as a comedian—making a living and making a difference. He took those painful memories and presented an 18-minute TED Talk-style event in Vancouver, BC. Today, he shares his lived experience and mental health insights speaking on depression and suicide prevention for associations, corporations, and colleges everywhere. He’s doing what comedians since the time of the court jester were born to do—speak truth to power on behalf of the powerless. He speaks truth to the power of mental illness on behalf of people often powerless in its grip. He’s combined his familial gift of humor and curse of mental illness to bring hope to the often hopeless. You can find more about him on his website: www.TheMentalHealthComedian.comPeter Dudley is a fundraising executive and author with extensive expertise in corporate social responsibility, marketing, and software development. Prior to joining the Cancer Support Community as Chief Development Officer in 2018, he ran Wells Fargo’s Global Employee Giving and Volunteerism for over 15 years. Peter is a member of the Community Health Charities National Board of Directors and has served as a scout leader, a youth soccer coach, and a school crossing guard. A 30-year resident of the Oakland area, Peter is the proud father of two grown children and a fierce advocate for equality. You can find more about him on his website: www.peterdudley.com

The National Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention are important. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psycologist and President of United Suicide Survivors International and Author of Guts, Grit & The Grind, explore The National Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention and the recently released book, "Guts, Grit & The Grind." Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/

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Sally Spencer-Thomas is an award-winning speaker in mental health. After losing her brother Carson to suicide, in 2004, she focused her work as a psychologist to fighting the stigma surrounding suicide. In this interview, she tells her Carson's story, how it impacted her family, and how she dealt with her own mental illness, which was partially caused by the trauma of losing him. Sally discusses how suicide affects first-responders, who often experience compassion fatigue, the importance of being open about our own struggles, and sends a powerful message to religious leaders regarding their approach to suicide. She has earned an international reputation as an entrepreneur and innovator in social change and has held leadership roles with the International Association of Suicide Prevention and the American Association of Suicidology. In 2016, she was invited to speak at the White House on men’s mental health. Her website https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/ For more information on suicide, visit: www.understandsuicide.com This watch this interview on my YouTube Channel "Understand Suicide" https://youtu.be/V5rLKYnpskY My book "Understanding suicide: living with loss, paths to prevention" https://amzn.to/2ANczuR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paula-fontenelle/message

Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas is a clinical psychologist and suicide loss survivor. We discuss losing her brother, her journey into psychology, mental health in the construction industry, Man Therapy, addiction and much more.

Social Media, SEO & Suicide: How Can We Intervene On-Line When People Have Lost Hope? by Sally Spencer-Thomas

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September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day and we are pleased to have Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas join Mental Health News Radio Network with her podcast Hope Illuminated. She joins Kristin Walker and Frank King to discuss her show, why suicide awareness and prevention is her mission, and what we can all do to help anyone suffering.Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a host of perspectives. Clinical psychologist. Mental health advocate. Faculty member. Researcher. And suicide loss survivor.She has earned an international reputation as an entrepreneur and innovator in social change. Along the way, she’s helped establish many large-scale, gap-filling mental health efforts, including Man Therapy (www.ManTherapy.org) and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.She has held leadership roles with the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the American Association of Suicidology, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, United Suicide Survivors International, and the Carson J Spencer Foundation. In 2016, she was invited to speak at the White House on men’s mental health.She has won multiple awards for her advocacy including the 2015 Farberow Award from the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the 2014 Survivor of the Year from the American Association of Suicidology, the 2014 Invisible Disabilities Association Impact Honors Award, and the 2012 Alumni Master Scholar from the University of Denver.She received her undergraduate degree in psychology and studio art from Bowdoin College, her Masters in Nonprofit Management from Regis University and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver.www.sallyspencerthomas.com

Postvention plans are necessary for every workplace; Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas is a psychologist and suicide loss survivor with expertise on how to provide support for those affected by suicide loss. Tune into this episode with our host Dr. Sarra Nazem as she and Dr. Spencer Thomas discuss the role of suicide postvention in the workplace, recommendations for how to put a postvention plan in place, who within a workplace should be involved, and workplace postvention resources that can be used today.

In America we are losing 20-25 veterans a day to suicide. On top of that are the non-vets who are treating their depression with drugs and alcohol and overdose, or die in some other substance abuse related way. Today we hear from Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas from the Carson J. Spencer Foundation who will share about their program MANTHERAPY and how it's working on the frontlines of suicide prevention. 

Summary: Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a host of perspectives. Clinical psychologist. Mental health advocate. Faculty member. Researcher. And suicide loss survivor. She has earned an international reputation as an entrepreneur and innovator in social change. Along the way, she’s helped establish many large-scale, gap-filling mental health efforts, including Man Therapy (www.ManTherapy.org) and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. She has held leadership roles with the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the American Association of Suicidology, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, United Suicide Survivors International, and the Carson J Spencer Foundation. In 2016, she was invited to speak at the White House on men’s mental health. She has won multiple awards for her advocacy including the 2015 Farberow Award from the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the 2014 Survivor of the Year from the American Association of Suicidology, the 2014 Invisible Disabilities Association Impact Honors Award, and the 2012 Alumni Master Scholar from the University of Denver. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology and studio art from Bowdoin College, her Masters in Nonprofit Management from Regis University and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Sally's background and experience "Beyond the drum of death data" in discussing suicide Mantherapy.org Moving from Awareness to Action Individual and Relationship Action Steps: Develop Resilience Develop a Support Network Plan for Coping Get Trained in Awareness and Prevention Systems Action Steps Have Leaders Step Out Front Screen for Mental Health Needs Develop a prepared Mental Health community Cultural Action Steps Accurate Messaging Develop Peer Support Develop Animal Assisted Resources Integrate Spirituality and Faith Links Mentioned in This Episode: From Awareness to Action: We Need All to Fight in the War Against Suicide Sally's Website: www.sallyspencerthomas.com ManTherapy United Survivors International Website Want to keep up with all of the Head Space and Timing content? Subscribe Here    You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Do you want to check out Duane's latest book, Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy? Check it out by finding it on Amazon

Summary: Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a host of perspectives. Clinical psychologist. Mental health advocate. Faculty member. Researcher. And suicide loss survivor. She has earned an international reputation as an entrepreneur and innovator in social change. Along the way, she’s helped establish many large-scale, gap-filling mental health efforts, including Man Therapy (www.ManTherapy.org) and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. She has held leadership roles with the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the American Association of Suicidology, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, United Suicide Survivors International, and the Carson J Spencer Foundation. In 2016, she was invited to speak at the White House on men’s mental health. She has won multiple awards for her advocacy including the 2015 Farberow Award from the International Association of Suicide Prevention, the 2014 Survivor of the Year from the American Association of Suicidology, the 2014 Invisible Disabilities Association Impact Honors Award, and the 2012 Alumni Master Scholar from the University of Denver. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology and studio art from Bowdoin College, her Masters in Nonprofit Management from Regis University and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Sally's background and experience "Beyond the drum of death data" in discussing suicide Mantherapy.org Moving from Awareness to Action Individual and Relationship Action Steps: Develop Resilience Develop a Support Network Plan for Coping Get Trained in Awareness and Prevention Systems Action Steps Have Leaders Step Out Front Screen for Mental Health Needs Develop a prepared Mental Health community Cultural Action Steps Accurate Messaging Develop Peer Support Develop Animal Assisted Resources Integrate Spirituality and Faith Links Mentioned in This Episode: From Awareness to Action: We Need All to Fight in the War Against Suicide Sally's Website: www.sallyspencerthomas.com ManTherapy United Survivors International Website Want to keep up with all of the Head Space and Timing content? Subscribe Here    You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Do you want to check out Duane's latest book, Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy? Check it out by finding it on Amazon

This is a conversation shared with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas on fatherhood, men and mental health. Sally Spencer-Thomas is a clinical psychologist, inspirational international speaker and an impact entrepreneur. Dr. Spencer-Thomas was moved to work in suicide prevention after her younger […]

Loss Is Not A Taboo Word S.02 Epi. 07 : ABCs Of Surviving A Loss: Back To The Basics Featuring a Special Guest: Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas

Dr Sally Spencer-Thomas is a clinical psychologist and mental health advocate. She has been involved in numerous large scale awareness and public education campaigns in mental health and suicide prevention, including man therapy, an innovative men’s suicide prevention campaign using humour, media and digital engagement to promote mental health and suicide prevention to high risk men. Sally spoke with SPA Knowledge Exchange Manager Michelle Kwan recently at the International Association for Suicide Prevention Conference in Waitangi, Bay of Islands in New Zealand, about some of the challenges to help-seeking for men and the impact of rebranding mental health care to align to the values of your audience. More about IASP Asia Pacific 2018 at https://iasp.info/newzealand/

Business owners and suicide: there is hope! Today on the BCP Show we talk with Sally Spencer-Thomas. Owning a business can sometimes feel like the world is crushing in on you. But even in the worst moments, you have options. If you're feeling isolated and overwhelmed, this may be one of the most important episodes you'll ever hear. The countdown to Christmas is on! Still need gift ideas? Head to the BCP Store in the BCP Show app for great gifts or grab our book on Amazon! From the Front Lines Tim Reed|086 Reach out to Tim on Instagram @firesidetim Check-In with Reality The Difference Between Open-Minded and Closed-Minded People Sally Spencer-Thomas Carson J. Spencer Foundation mantherapy.org Head to sallyspencerthomas.com to continue the conversation with Sally or to have her speak in front of your team.

Sally Spencer-Thomas returns to discuss suicide prevention and what mental health professionals need to know. Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a host of perspectives. Clinical psychologist. Mental health advocate. Faculty member. Patient. And survivor. She has earned an international reputation as an entrepreneur and innovator in social change. Along the way, she’s helped establish many large-scale, gap-filling mental health efforts, including Man Therapy (www.ManTherapy.org) and National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.

Recorded during the annual Bridging the Divide Conference put on each year by the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado we caught up with Sally Spencer-Thomas. Sally is doing exciting work bringing suicide prevention programs to the construction industry. Find out about her work and why this work with this population is important and timely.

Sally Spencer-Thomas is a psychologist who found herself in a moment in which she was not prepared when her brother died of suicide. After that significant event in her life, Sally poured much of her life into engaging leaders and finding bold, gap-filling solutions for suicide prevention in schools, workplaces, and communities. Driven by the memory of her brother, Sally dove into her work, and along the way, she found a community and purpose around her brother’s legacy. Over the last 14 years, Sally encountered her own onerous moments of depression. From these moments, she came to understand the power of community and the importance of a caring person. On her journey, Sally has become more attuned to asking, “What is this moment teaching me? What can I do to learn here?” a testament to her resilience. Now, she’s facing big life transitions in both her work and her role as a parent, and she finds herself listening for what her inner voice is saying as she’s wondering, “Who am I, now, in this season of my life?”

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a host of perspectives. Clinical psychologist. Mental health advocate. Faculty member. Patient. And survivor. Website: SallySpencerThomas.Com Additional articles by Sally Spencer-Thomas: http://sallyspencerthomas.blogspot.com/2016/08/michael-phelps-robin-williams-and.html http://sallyspencerthomas.blogspot.com/2016/05/words-make-worlds-language-and-culture.html http://sallyspencerthomas.blogspot.com/2016/04/ http://sallyspencerthomas.blogspot.com/2015/11/a-special-focus-on-militaryveterans-and.html http://sallyspencerthomas.blogspot.com/2015/09/6-things-to-do-to-prevent-suicides.html http://sallyspencerthomas.blogspot.com/2014/06/working-aged-men-and-suicide-prevention.html        

It's Movember, and we are once again supporting the campaign to bring awareness and funding to men's health related research and treatment along with our friends at The National At-Home Dad Network, Life of Dad, and Dad 2.0 Summit. In this episode, we focus on men's mental health, and more specifically, suicide prevention. Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas joins us to talk about the Carson J. Spencer Foundation, on organization she co-founded after her brother's suicide in 2004. Sally talks about the programs they run to reach men in most need of support and least likely to seek it. She also talks about how dad communities like ours can be part of the solution.

Ep.2015:31 (reformatted encore episode 13 PLUS a new news feature with Reporter Kimberly Leonard, US News & World Report on her Aug. 12 article WOULD MENTAL HEALTH LAWS THREATEN PRIVACY & PATIENTS' RIGHTS) Host James Curtis discusses Men & Mental Health featuring Denver, Colorado's mantherapy.org. GUESTS: Joe Conrad, CEO & Founder of the ad agency CACTUS (creators of mantherapy.org); Sally Spencer-Thomas, PsyD, CEO & Founder of the CARSON J. SPENCER Foundation; Jarrod Hindman, Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention.

Ep.2015:13.3 Jarrod Hindman & Sally Spencer-Thomas, Extended Interview. Host James Curtis discusses Men & Mental Health featuring Denver, Colorado's mantherapy.org. GUESTS: Paul Puri, MD, Psychiatrist & UCLA School of Medicine; Joe Conrad, CEO & Founder of the ad agency CACTUS (creators of mantherapy.org); Sally Spencer-Thomas, PsyD, CEO & Founder of the CARSON J. SPENCER Foundation; Jarrod Hindman, Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention.

Ep.2015:13.2 Joe Conrad, CACTUS CEO, Extended Interview. Host James Curtis discusses Men & Mental Health featuring Denver, Colorado's mantherapy.org. GUESTS: Paul Puri, MD, Psychiatrist & UCLA School of Medicine; Joe Conrad, CEO & Founder of the ad agency CACTUS (creators of mantherapy.org); Sally Spencer-Thomas, PsyD, CEO & Founder of the CARSON J. SPENCER Foundation; Jarrod Hindman, Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention.

Ep.2015:13.1 Paul Puri, MD, Extended Interview. Host James Curtis discusses Men & Mental Health featuring Denver, Colorado's mantherapy.org. GUESTS: Paul Puri, MD, Psychiatrist & UCLA School of Medicine; Joe Conrad, CEO & Founder of the ad agency CACTUS (creators of mantherapy.org); Sally Spencer-Thomas, PsyD, CEO & Founder of the CARSON J. SPENCER Foundation; Jarrod Hindman, Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention.

Ep.2015:13 Host james Curtis discusses Men & Mental Health featuring Denver, Colorado's mantherapy.org. GUESTS: Paul Puri, MD, Psychiatrist & UCLA School of Medicine; Joe Conrad, CEO & Founder of the ad agency CACTUS (creators of mantherapy.org); Sally Spencer-Thomas, PsyD, CEO & Founder of the CARSON J. SPENCER Foundation; Jarrod Hindman, Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention.