Strength in Sharing: Tackling Mental Health & Suicidal Ideations

Host Jonathan McMillon of the Incredible Messenger Podcast discusses men's mental health and suicide prevention with Eric Jones, a combat veteran and public health expert with his own personal experiences of these challenges. Bridging personal, anecdotal experiences with professional insights, the episode explores several pertinent issues and myths surrounding mental health, including the stigma of mental illness and how to identify signs of a suicidal crisis. Eric also shares about his current role at Grit Digital Health and the update of their platform, Man Therapy, which uses humor and relatable conversation to help men address their mental health issues.

00:00 Introduction and Host's Journey

01:10 Guest Introduction: Eric Jones

02:42 Eric's Military Experience and PTSD

10:24 Eric's Suicide Attempts and Turning Point

13:26 Eric's Work in Mental Health Advocacy

17:02 Man Therapy: A New Approach to Men's Mental Health

24:42 The Future of Man Therapy and Mental Health Advocacy

27:31 Teasing the Audience and Sharing Personal Interests

27:59 Discussing Suicide Prevention and Recognizing the Signs

33:47 Sharing Personal Experiences and the Importance of Checking In

36:14 Addressing Myths and Discussing Gun Ownership

44:26 The Importance of Community and Expressing Love

49:16 What’s The Word?

53:59 Final Thoughts and Connecting with Man Therapy

Man Therapy website: https://mantherapy.org/

eric@gritdigitalhealth.com.

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