12:30 pm
Mon Mar 11

Destigmatizing & Coping with Suicide Meet Up (OFFICIAL)

Fairmont Austin
101 Red River Street, Austin, TX, 78701
0.50km S

This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.

Fairmont

Sunflower

101 Red River.

Speakers

Melissa Alvarado

St Edward's University

Kerrie Taylor

St Edward's University

Worldwide, suicide rates have been increasing at an alarming rate, and suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people in the United States. This meetup is intended for anyone who has been affected by suicide, either personally or professionally. Networking and brainstorming through shared experience with the intention to reduce stigma, increase healthy coping, and build resiliency when facing loss from suicide will be discussed.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Primary Entry: Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband, Film Badge, Interactive Badge

Format: Meet up

Event Type: Session

Track: Health & MedTech presented by Kaiser Permanente

Level: Beginner