Ep 62 - Suicide and Gun Control - Part 2 with Scott Smith
Guns are the leading cause of death for those who die by suicide. Yet guns are so interwoven into our culture, thinking about reducing guns is a near impossible conversation to have - and it certainly does not allow for us to actually make an impact on reducing the number of people who die by suicide. But is it possible to dream about other solutions? Can we use technological advancements to make a difference? These are the conversations that Scott guides us through today.
Remember also that September is suicide awareness month, and we want to encourage you to take a couple moments and check out suicidepreventionlifeline.org and learn how we can all make a difference. The Lifeline network and its partners are working to change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention, and to actions that can promote healing, help and give hope.
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Scott Smith, MSW, has worked in the field of behavioral health and human services for over a decade. He began his social work career in k-12 education by implementing trauma informed strategies, restorative practices and substance use prevention frameworks both in the US and abroad. He has served on numerous boards and committees at the local and state levels and previously served as the President of the Southwest Colorado chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Currently, Scott works as the Executive Director of the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County. He attended Fort Lewis College where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and later attended the University of Denver where he received his Masters in Social Work. Scott is a life-long advocate for social justice and when he isn’t working you can find him skiing, biking, gardening or cooking food for family and friends.
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