LOS
ANGELES, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of
Mental Health Awareness Month, the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention (AFSP) is streaming a special roundtable event [here] on
May 30 with film director, producer
and screenwriter Zack Snyder, actor
and screenwriter Charlie Hunnam,
alongside AFSP experts and volunteers to help raise funds for
suicide prevention and awareness of AFSP's campaign "Talk Away the
Dark". The "Talk Away the Dark" campaign aims to equip individuals
with the skills to recognize warning signs of suicide, engage in
caring and honest conversations about mental health, and connect
those in need with help.
"I'm very grateful to be included in this conversation. Mental
health is a subject matter that deserves all of our attention. I'm
eager to learn from experts and offer whatever insights I can
through my journey to better understand my own mental health," said
Charlie Hunnam.
When asked about the event, Zack
Snyder commented, "As someone whose family has been directly
impacted by suicide, I feel strongly about bringing the topic of
suicide out of the darkness. I hope this conversation will
encourage more people to become aware of how they can make a
difference in their own lives, and know how to reach support,
whether it's for themselves or someone they care about."
The conversation will focus on empathy, empowerment, and
actionable strategies for suicide prevention. This event offers
participants an opportunity to submit questions about mental
health, gain insights into self-care practices, and learn how to
support others effectively.
"We believe that everyone can play a role in suicide prevention,
regardless of their expertise in mental health," said the AFSP's
Executive Director for Greater Los
Angeles & Central Coast, Louisa
Rocque. "Our aim is to foster open dialogue and provide
resources that empower individuals to initiate and sustain
meaningful conversations about mental health."
Online viewers will have the opportunity to donate to AFSP, with
all gifts matched up to $20,000 by a
generous advocate of the organization. Additionally, limited
edition merchandise featuring artwork created for the event will be
available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting AFSP.
The event is supported by social membership network VERO
and ArtCenter College of Design. To submit questions or RSVP for
the online viewing, visit afsp.org/roundtable. The deadline for
question submissions is May 19, and
the event will stream here and on AFSP's VERO account on
May 30, 12:00-1:00 pm PT.
Suicide can be prevented and we can all help saves lives. Learn
about AFSP's breakthrough "Talk Away the Dark" campaign and its new
#RealConvo Guide,"Connecting Someone to Help (When
They're Hesitant)" to have brave conversations about mental health,
and to lean in and ask directly about suicide if struggles are not
improving.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated
to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide,
including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture
that's smart about mental health through public education and
community programs, develops suicide prevention through research
and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide.
Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and
headquartered in New York, with a
public policy office in Washington,
DC, AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states, DC and
Puerto Rico, with programs and
events nationwide. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual
Report and join the conversation on suicide prevention by
following AFSP on VERO, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube,
LinkedIn and TikTok.
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