Hello everyone, my name is Dr. Carla Stumpf-Patton and I am the Director of Suicide Postvention Programs at Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and surviving spouse of D.I Sgt. Richard Stumpf died by suicide in 1994 #ElevateTheConvo CSP taps.org/articles/2015/…

A1 As teens, even in the best of families, it is very difficult to openly discuss our feelings, especially after the loss of someone to suicide. Its important that those in a position to help take an active role in initiating a dialogue with youth mourning. #elevatetheconvo

A1: Although today with significant steps being taken to educate youth in schools about depression many suicides force youth unaccustomed to something like this to process it all very quickly. Ensuring that youth don't have to face it alone is key #elevatetheconvo

A2: The best way to honor the life of someone who died by suicide, especially a teen, is by preventing others from feeling they have to take the same path. #elevatetheconvo

This is such a common and unfortunate misconception that exists in schools today. #ElevateTheConvo x.com/JoshuaRivedal/…

A2: Teens who die by suicide can motivate others to take the same actions. Don't glorify the death, focus on the life and use it as an example for others. #elevatetheconvo

If you haven't seen it yet American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has a great resource for schools on what to do after a suicide. I made this graphic to summarize some of the key points. #ElevateTheConvo

A3 At memorial services: highlight the fact that depression is ALWAYS treatable, provide resources for youth present, and focus on the life of the person not the death. #elevatetheconvo

A3: Yes! #Postvention guide developed with #HEMHA focuses on this issue for colleges and universities: hemha.org/postvention_gu… #elevatetheconvo #suicide #grief #support x.com/sspencerthomas…

Our Good Grief Camps, Family Camp Outs, Teen Adventures, and Young Adult Retreats create a safe climate for youth to express their grief and celebrate the life lived through healthy rituals and opportunities to memorialize loved ones.#ElevateTheConvo taps.org/youthprograms

Annemarie Matulis Sarah Gaer (She/Her) #agreed no more burying our heads in the sand as communities and as peoples. The ostrich look isn't cute anymore and people are suffering and dying. #ItTakesaVillage #ElevateTheConvo

Tip Sheet for parents after teen loses a friend to Suicide. riversidetraumacenter.org/wp-content/upl… #ElevateTheConvo

A4 Everyone grieves in their own way but it's important to ensure they aren’t doing this alone. #elevatetheconvo

A4 No man is an island. Processing suicide losses, particularly among youth through open discussion can not only help them process but save lives down the line. #elevatetheconvo #elevatetheconvo

Can't tell you how many times I have been surprised to find out how many of my friends who are anywhere from 15-19 tell me they've been suicidal. Can't agree with this more!! #ElevateTheConvo x.com/RobertVore/sta…

Suicide and depression is tough but through hard work, openness, and people like all of you I have no doubt that depression and suicide on this scale will be a thing of the past in no time. Thank you all for all you do! #elevatetheconvo

A big "thanks" to Sally Spencer-Thomas for organizing. All the panelists as well. All advocates and folks who joined. Grateful for all of you. Together we #ElevateTheConvo in #sufferingprevention and #suicideprevention ❤️

For those in the state of Colorado, be sure to keep an eye out for a website designed to provide youth a funny and easy-to-navigate platform where they can start to get the help they need. Check out mantherapy.com to see where we got our inspiration. #elevatetheconvo