Wally is joined by Ruth E. Hale to talk about processing grief and how loss can change both the media we are drawn to and create. There is also a surprisingly fun conversation about science fiction and robots.
Follow Ruth: Instagram @airanddarkness / Website: ruthehale.com
Check out and downlaod Invite Cats or volumes of of Timshel: An Anthology of Grief and Joy
Data's song about life forms from Star Trek: Generations
We covered a lot of media, but our stand our recommendations were for:
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U.S. Suicide Resources
CRISIS
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
Mental Health Crisis Lifeline: 988 (available July 16, 2022)
Crisis Text Line: 741741
Lifeline Chat web chat service
Samaritans’ Helpline: (877) 870-4673 (available in 240+ languages)
Trevor Project Helpline for LGBTQ Youth
Trans Lifeline
GENERAL
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to find local chapters, events, etc.
Black Indigenous People of Color specific resources for suicide & mental health
ChatSafe tools and tips to communicate safely online about suicide
Mental Health America to find local affiliates, advocacy work, etc.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
SAMHSA’s National Helpline for mental health and substance use disorders: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
SAMHSA’s Treatment Locator for mental health and substance use treatment
International Resources
Emergency numbers, crisis center contacts, and online chat services, by country
Contacts for International Association for Suicide Prevention crisis centers worldwide
Global suicide hotlines
Wikipedia list for suicide crisis lines by country
in your country, worldwide