Voices For Suicide Prevention

The suicide crisis in Ohio and in America has no boundaries and neither will our conversations. We'll talk openly about the how, the why and the solutions to suicide prevention. This vital conversation is brought to you by the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation as we'll highlight experts, counselors, clinicians, advocates and ordinary people doing extraordinary things in the name of saving lives.

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Voices For Suicide Prevention

'Our kids brains aren't equipped to fight this battle.'

August 11, 2022 • Scott Light

The title of this month's episode is a quote from our guest but it has nothing to do with fighting the battle of suicidology or suicide prevention. It's fighting the battle of a 24/7 'screen world'. We're so fortunate to have Nationwide Children's Hospital Clinical Psychologist, Dr. John Ackerman, to join and explain what is happening to those young brains that are constantly exposed to information, media, social media and digital interaction. Dr. Ackerman leads Nationwide's Center for Suicide Prevention and Research and also led a group of clinicians and professors (Ohio University) in developing new guidelines for journalists when they're reporting on suicide. He talks with host, Scott Light, about suicide and perceptions in journalism and thus, the public's broader perception of suicide.