Suicide Prevention Training Workshop Webinar
Tuesday, December 03, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Category: Events
Suicide Prevention Training Workshop Webinar As we enter the joyous holiday season, we remember that for many, it can be a time when depression and substance abuse become worse. When left untreated, mental illness can lead to suicide, which has tragically been on the rise in the US for over 25 years; claiming the lives of nearly 50,000 people every year. But there is hope, and it starts with you. Suicide can be prevented in most cases simply by knowing who is at risk, being able to recognize warning signs and knowing how to talk to a person at risk and connect them with care. You do not have to be a mental health professional to save a life. During this powerful one-hour workshop, you will learn more about why people decide to take their lives and how ordinary people can become heroes by courageously intervening and connecting them with care.
Presented by Matt Vogl, MPH Matt has a deep passion for mental health that led him to found the National Mental Health Innovation Center (NMHIC) at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus in 2015. As Executive Director, Matt led a team of committed professionals to help accelerate the pace at which new technologies are responsibly developed by working in close partnership with startups and entrepreneurs in order to better treat and prevent mental illness, promote mental wellness and destroy stigma. Currently, Matt is co-founder and CEO of VXVY Mental Health, Inc., which continues the important mission of NMHIC with a partnership with Tulane University. Before taking on leadership of the NMHIC startup, Matt helped found the University of Colorado Depression Center and served as Deputy Director for eight years. Matt has served on the board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of Colorado, Chaired the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, was a founding member of the State of Colorado’s Legislative Commission on Suicide Prevention and has delivered suicide prevention trainings for nearly 15 years. Earlier, Matt managed the national program expansion for the Nurse-Family Partnership, a perinatal nurse home visiting program. Matt earned degrees from Marquette University and the University of Minnesota and now lives with his family in beautiful Golden Colorado. |