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In this podcast episode, host Kylie interviews Molly Jones, a retired professional and advocate who founded The Pete Foundation following the tragic loss of her son to suicide. The conversation highlights the urgent need to address adolescent mental health, noting a staggering ten-year average gap between the onset of symptoms and professional diagnosis. Molly introduces QPR training—Question, Persuade, Refer—as a vital "CPR for the mind" that empowers everyday citizens to intervene during emotional crises. By normalizing the word suicide and identifying behavioral warning signs, the foundation aims to eliminate the isolation that often fuels despair. The episode also promotes the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline as a critical, underutilized resource for immediate local support. Ultimately, the source serves as a call to action for adults to become protective factors in the lives of young people through compassion and education.

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