EP 69: The Way I See It...with Dr. Ashley Smith

About this episode

This episode discusses mental health in the construction industry with Dr. Ashley Smith, focusing on suicide awareness and prevention strategies.

In this Mental Health Awareness series, we're tackling a crucial topic: mental health in the construction industry, where suicide rates are alarmingly high. This episode's guest is Dr. Ashley Smith , a renowned psychologist and speaker with profound expertise in mental health awareness and known for her book, *" The Way I See It ". Dr. Ashley breaks down the two main pathways of suicidal ideation; Gradual Despair and Abrupt Crisis. She also dives into myths around suicide, the role language plays in promoting understanding and compassion around suicide, and she provides practical steps and resources for those wanting to be part of the solution. 🌟Remember, a simple check-in can make a world of difference. Your voice matters—start the conversations, check in on colleagues, and don’t hesitate to reach out for help when you need it. Get a free chapter of Dr. Ashley's book when you subscribe to her monthly newsletter:  www.drashleysmith.com/subscribe Suicide-related articles by Dr. Ashley: " How to Talk about Suicide, from a Psychologist Who Lost a Loved One " " What I Wish Everyone Knew About Suicide " "My Suicide Notes" Articles about mental health more broadly "Rethinking…

People in this episode

Host: Barb Allen

Guest: Dr. Ashley Smith

Topics covered

• mental health
• construction industry
• suicide awareness
• psychology
• support resources

Keywords

• mental health
• suicide
• construction
• Dr. Ashley Smith
• Gradual Despair
• Abrupt Crisis
• support
• awareness
• resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ConstructionBarb.com, drashleysmith.com

Books & works: The Way I See It

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