EP 074 - Suicide Prevention with Stacie Later

Stacie Later CSW, discusses her struggle in school, being told she was “unwilling to learn”. After switching schools, Stacie found out that none of her credits transferred. As a junior, she had to complete multiple packets on top of her other classwork to ensure she would graduate. Stacie felt overwhelmed and turned to abusing pain pills to relieve the pressure she was feeling. Stacie realized she had a problem and needed to change her ways when she found her young nephew playing with matches after she had passed out. Stacie detoxed in her basement and changed her social circle. She went on to get her master's degree in social work. 
After losing a friend and coworker to suicide, Stacie knew she wanted to help others who were also struggling with thoughts of suicide. Stacie shares different warning signs, and risk factors for suicide. She also shares what to do if you are worried a loved one may be thinking of suicide.