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Welcome to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Podcast Channel, the official podcast home for Strong Talk, Ask Dr. Jill, and Elevating Voices—three unique series focused on mental health, suicide prevention, and health equity.


Strong Talk is hosted by Vic Armstrong, AFSP’s Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement. Each episode features in-depth conversations with mental health experts, advocates, and leaders about the challenges and solutions to making mental healthcare accessible to all.


Ask Dr. Jill features Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, AFSP’s Senior Vice President of Research, answering real mental health questions with the latest scientific research and help from fellow experts in the field.


Elevating Voices is a roundtable discussion series hosted by Vic Armstrong. Each episode brings together members of diverse communities to uncover the unique mental health challenges they face, and discuss strategies for solving them. 


The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is America’s leading suicide prevention organization and the largest private funder of suicide prevention research, with local chapters in all 50 states., D.C. and Puerto Rico. AFSP offers education, loss support, and advocacy programs and events nationwide, including the Out of the Darkness Walks. You can learn more at AFSP.org. 


For other forms of support, including resources for survivors of suicide loss, what to do if you’re worried about someone, and guidance if you’ve survived a suicide attempt, visit AFSP’s Get Help page: afsp.org/get-help


If you or anyone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for free, 24/7, to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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English
United States
42 episodes
since Jan. 24, 2023
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Ask Dr. Jill: Does Psychedelic Therapy Actually Work?

Ask Dr. Jill: Does Psychedelic Therapy Actually Work?

Everyone’s curious about the use of psychedelics for managing mental health –– but what does science say about it? Psychedelics aren’t for everyone, but early research suggests they may have the potential to make a meaningful difference in mental health and suicide prevention. In this episode of As…
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Ask Dr. Jill: What Can We Do to Prevent Physician Suicide?

Ask Dr. Jill: What Can We Do to Prevent Physician Suicide?

In recognition of National Physician Suicide Awareness Month (September), this episode of Ask Dr. Jill features guest Corey Feist, co-founder & CEO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation, which was formed in the wake of ER physician Lorna Breen's death by suicide during the Covid-19 pandemic. T…
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Strong Talk: Faith is an Underrated Mental Health Resource

Strong Talk: Faith is an Underrated Mental Health Resource

Faith and mental health are often discussed separately. But houses of worship can provide resources for those experiencing mental health challenges – even if you’re not religious.  On this episode of Strong Talk we’re joined by Monty Burks, the Director of the Center for Faith at the U.S. Departmen…
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Elevating Voices: What We Can Do to Prevent Veteran Suicide

Elevating Voices: What We Can Do to Prevent Veteran Suicide

Every day in the United States, 17 veterans die by suicide — roughly double the rate of the general population. What's driving this crisis, and what can we do to stop it? Today, host Vic Armstrong brings together three advocates from different veterans' mental health organizations who are…
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Strong Talk: Your Barber Could Save Your Life with Jimmy Evans

Strong Talk: Your Barber Could Save Your Life with Jimmy Evans

A trip to the barbershop can lead to a lot more than a fresh cut. It's also an opportunity to connect, engage with your community and be heard. After 30 years behind the chair, Jimmy Evans recognized the unique opportunity he and his fellow barbers had to help those struggling in silence. So h…
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Ask Dr. Jill: The AFSP 2026 Research Awards Dinner Special

Ask Dr. Jill: The AFSP 2026 Research Awards Dinner Special

In this special episode, we celebrate the work of two exceptional researchers being honored at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s  2026 Research Awards Dinner: Dr. Jane Pearson, Special Advisor to the Director for Suicide Research at the National Institute of Mental Health and the rec…
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Elevating Voices: The State of Mental Health Across LGBTQ+ Communities

Elevating Voices: The State of Mental Health Across LGBTQ+ Communities

The LGBTQ+ community isn’t a monolith. It includes people from different generations, genders, races, classes, and experiences, each with their own relationship to mental health care. In this episode, host Vic Armstrong brings together three advocates from different organizations on the front lines…
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Strong Talk: Growing Up Between Two Cultures with Sahaj Kohli

Strong Talk: Growing Up Between Two Cultures with Sahaj Kohli

Our first impression of mental health often comes from family and culture. But what if that impression doesn't work for you? How can you adopt a healthier relationship with mental health while maintaining a connection to your culture? In today's episode, host Vic Armstrong speaks with Sah…
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Ask Dr. Jill: How Traumatic Brain Injury Can Impact Mental Health

Ask Dr. Jill: How Traumatic Brain Injury Can Impact Mental Health

Although a traumatic brain injury can profoundly change someone's life, it doesn't have to be the end of the story. In this episode, Dr. Jill speaks with Dr. Lisa Brenner, a Board-Certified Rehabilitation Psychologist and leading expert on traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this episode, Dr…
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Strong Talk: Grieving Is More Than Sadness With April Simpkins

Strong Talk: Grieving Is More Than Sadness With April Simpkins

Grief is a complex emotion, and for many people, it can often be accompanied by feelings like shame or guilt. But grief can also co-exist with positive emotions like joy — and that’s okay. Everyone grieves differently, and grief can look different from moment to moment. It can also be a motivator t…
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