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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
Painting a New Perspective on Suicide Prevention
We are excited to share our conversation with Hunter Moen. Our long-time listeners will remember that Hunter conceived and is one of the original hosts of Boom Goes the Stigma. Hunter is now the QPR training specialist at Lines for Life. QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) is an evidence-based suicide prevention training program.
During this episode, we reminisce on the early days of the podcast, take a deep dive into exploring QPR's strengths and identifying its areas of growth, and discuss the support Lines for Life's training department has for QPR trainers.
To sign up for virtual CSPP QPR training with Max and Anna, visit our training site for current offerings: https://www.suicide-stops-here.org/training-opportunities/
For More Information about QPR in Oregon, please visit:
https://www.linesforlife.org/training/qpr/
and
https://www.oregonsuicideprevention.org/training/become-a-trainer/
You can email Hunter Moen at QPR@linesforlife.org regarding becoming a QPR trainer or accessing resources as a current trainer.
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
