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Boom Goes The Stigma
Welcome to Boom Goes The Stigma! BGTS is a production of the Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership (CSPP). According to the CDC, the construction industry has the second-highest rate of suicide and has one of the highest rates of death from overdoses. Our country loses more construction workers to suicide than to Jobsite injuries or accidents. BGTS is a tool that normalizes and elevates the conversation around mental health. On every episode, guests from within and outside the construction industry discuss critical issues, share stories, and, most importantly, blow up the stigma of talking about mental wellness as a sign of weakness.
Boom Goes The Stigma
Compassion, Love, and Science: Responding to the on-the-ground impact of the opioid crisis.
We are excited to share our conversation with Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta. Dr. Dasgupta is a scientist at the Opioid Data Lab at the University of North Carolina with two decades of experience in overdose epidemiology and prevention. Through his unique research approach and ability to tell true stories about health with data and compassion, Dr. Dasupta has become a national leader in reconfiguring how our country addresses the opioid crisis.
The New York Times and NPR recently featured Dr. Dasgupta's team's work in studying and addressing the opioid epidemic. Through his work, he aims to amplify community and patient voices in public health. He works closely with patients with pain conditions and believes they can be equal partners in scientific research.
We had a wide-ranging and informative discussion. We appreciate Dr. Dasgupta for taking the time to talk with the CSPP.
Follow him on Twitter @nabarund
To learn more about the Opioid Data Lab’s work, please visit: https://www.opioiddata.org/
If you need support or feel distressed, there is always hope and help. You can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.
You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.
To learn more about the CSPP and Boom Goes The Stigma, visit: suicide-stops-here.org
