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A suicide by a family member or friend leaves grief, depression, anger and a host of other crippling emotions in its wake. Because Native Americans have the highest rate of suicides compared to other groups, Native people are disproportionately left to cope with the loss. The gravity of the problem is spurring new and innovative ways to turn the numbers around. We’ll hear from those affected by suicide and get guidance on where to turn.
Guests:
Pamela End of Horn (Oglala Lakota) – IHS National Suicide Prevention Consultant
Nataanii Hatathlie (Diné) – We R Native youth ambassador
Angela Blodgett (Yakama nation)- youth ambassador for We R Native
Alyssa Hurt (Chickasaw) – youth ambassador for We R Native
Break Music: Canoe Song (song) Chenoa (artist) Spirit of Salishan (album)
My grandma committed suicide when I was 11. It was really hard for me because I was really close to her. I still struggle with PTSD and depression. I’d really like to help others by sharing my story on how to deal with it.