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1N5 of Us: Changing the Mental Health Landscape

A podcast that is working to STOP the stigma and START the conversation around all things mental health. We will take a close look at many of the mental health challenges that exist while learning about people, programs, and organizations that are working to overcome these obstacles. While 1 in 5 people may experience a mental health challenge in any given year, we know that with the proper intervention, individuals can go on to live full and productive lives. Join us as we work to build a community that is empowered to START the conversation around mental health and wellness.

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1N5 of Us: Changing the Mental Health Landscape

Suicide Survivor Shares His Journey

December 18, 2021 • 1N5 • Episode 46

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains details of suicide attempts and death by suicide.

Today, we sat down and talked with Rev Louie-V Jones, a 59-year-old Afro-American transgender male and a product of Berkeley, Ca who is currently under Hospice Care due to several terminal health conditions that have subsequently caused him a total of 60 surgical procedures to date. Since 2004, Rev has been an Ordained minister and certified mental health counselor with a focus on suicide prevention among young adults. Rev is also a motivational speaker, youth and adult mentor, current Pastor/founder of Halo Praise Ministries and the “IAM=UARE” Project. He has an extensive background in suicide awareness and prevention, due to having struggled with suicidal ideation and over 23 attempts from age 11 when he found out about being abandoned as a baby and adopted, to the age of 59. Rev shares his own mental health journey and his hopes for the future of mental healthcare. We hope you enjoy!

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