Funding for this speakers series has been provided, in part, by the Katz Amsterdam Foundation, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Sierra Community House, and counties of Placer & Nevada Mental Health Services Act.
Monday Sep 14, 2020
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
Program Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged communities with unprecedented uncertainty, anxiety and disruption. Many who were already experiencing toxic stress and mental health challenges find themselves suffering even more due to the distress caused by all of the ever-changing circumstances cause by the virus, social unrest and economy. Given the perfect storm of risk factors, forward looking communities are being proactive to prevent further crises, such as suicide and complete mental exhaustion. In this presentation, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, a global expert in resilience, mental health and suicide prevention will share strategies for better coping, support, and even growth through these hard times.
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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 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 is the lead author on the National Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention. She currently serves as the Executive Secretary for the American Association of Suicidology and the President of United Suicide Survivors International. Connect with Sally at www.SallySpencerThomas.com and on Facebook (@DrSallySpeaks), Twitter (@sspencerthomas) and LinkedIn.