Breaking the Silence: Understanding Suicide and Supporting Prevention Across Communities with Dr. Michael P. Chaney
From Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon by Dr. Sharon Givens
August 5, 2025 · 36 min · Episode 23
About this episode
Dr. Sharon hosts Dr. Michael Chaney to discuss the rise in suicide rates in America and the importance of community support and prevention.
In this episode Dr. Sharon hosts Dr. Michael Chaney, a licensed counselor and professor at Oakland University, to discuss suicide in America. Dr. Chaney shares statistics from the World Health Organization, noting a significant increase in suicide rates post-pandemic. He discusses trends, risk factors, and protective factors related to suicide across various demographics, including cultural implications in different communities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of direct dialogue, c...
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Sharon Givens
Guest: Dr. Michael P. Chaney
Topics covered
- suicide prevention
- mental health
- cultural implications
- risk factors
- post-pandemic trends
Keywords
- suicide
- mental health
- prevention
- statistics
- cultural implications
- risk factors
- post-pandemic
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: World Health Organization
Places: America, Oakland University
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