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In this episode of Lifelines, hosts John Draper and David Covington engage with Eduardo Vega, a pioneer in mental health and suicide prevention. They discuss the importance of lived experience in shaping crisis care, the impact of personal narratives, and the evolution of peer support. The conversation highlights the significance of compassion in crisis interventions and the ongoing challenges faced in the mental health field. Eduardo shares insights from his theatrical work and the literature that has influenced the dialogue around suicide prevention.

About Our Guest: Eduardo Vega is an internationally recognized expert in mental health systems and policy, with over 25 years of experience driving progressive change in behavioral health care. As a suicide attempt survivor who has held leadership roles in various mental health settings, Vega has spearheaded innovative programs and research in areas such as consumer engagement, stigma reduction, and suicide prevention at local, national, and international levels. https://www.humannovations.net/leadership

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Books Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

1990 – William Styron – Darkness Visible

2003 – Heidi Bryan – Now What Do I Do?

2005 – Thomas Joiner – Why People Die By Suicide

2008 – DeQuincy Lezine – Eight Stories Up

2008 – Eric Hipple – Real Men Do Cry

2012 – Silouan Green – Who Am I?

2013 – Kevin Hines – Cracked Not Broken

2014 – Terry Wise – Waking Up

2014 – Josh Rivedal – The Gospel According to Josh

2015 – Kevin Briggs – Guardian of the Golden Gate

2016 – Craig Miller – This is How it Feels

2018 – Joe Williams – Defying the Enemy Within

2019 – Kelechi Ubozoh – We’ve Been Too Patient

2020 – Marsha Linehan – Building a Life Worth Living

2021 – Rory O’Connor – When it is Darkest

2022– Loren Beiram – Tired of Living, Now What?

2023 – Tonja Myles – From the Crack House to the White House

2023 – Erik Kramer – The Ultimate Comeback

2024 – Ally Robinson – Running the Endless Race

2024 – John Brogden – Profiles in Hope

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