Katherine Bender

Counselor educator, suicide prevention advocate, reluctant runner, proud aunt

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, let's amplify the voices of transgender folks and their intersectional experiences. We can make space for conversations about mental health, and remember, awareness can be a lifeline for those in need. 🏳️‍⚧️💪

[Katherine Bender @K8bender]

@HAPetRescuer @LJ7C221 I am in a similar situation
Been calling for a week trying to get my pet enrolled and no luck. Suggestions?

[Katherine Bender @K8bender]

@taylorswift13 My 8 year old niece was not able to get tix for your #TSErasTour but she didn't let that stop her from learning Anti-Hero on her bass guitar

[Wawa @Wawa]

3 most important things:
1. @Eagles
2. Wawa
3. Winning this Sunday
#ItsAPhillyThing #GoBirds #FlyEaglesFly

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

Join us on 11/19 at 7pm ET for Survivor Day Live! This virtual experience brings together survivors of suicide loss for a screening of an AFSP-produced documentary and a discussion with loss survivors on their experiences and healing journey. RSVP: https://t.co/i6NqfFd7e3

[Kate Snow @tvkatesnow]

What are ways to help someone who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide? @cmoutierMD shares her advice in today's Mental Health Check.

[Julie Cerel @juliecerel]

#suicide bereavement contributes to approx 1 in 145 suicides. 60% of suicides among suicide-bereaved relatives, could be prevented if it was possible to address all factors increasing risk in suicide-bereaved relatives. #Postvention is vital! #not6 @afspnational @ukcosw

[Rory O'Connor @suicideresearch]

In the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day, I'm going to share some of the common myths about suicide that I talk about in #WhenItIsDarkest

Here's myth #1 Those who talk about suicide are not at risk of suicide #WSPD2022 #SuicideMyths

[Katherine Bender @K8bender]

Free, 24/7 mental health support is the school supply every student needs this year. Visit https://t.co/dZY7z3haqs for free mental health resources in English and Spanish. And text SCHOOL or CLASES to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor in English and Spanish.

[Katherine Bender @K8bender]

The Weekly Spark - July 29, 2022 Issue - Panel Discussion with The Joint Commission: https://t.co/lpZ7DzWTku

[Katherine Bender @K8bender]

https://t.co/aHWTLMwvpW
Check out Dr. Eric Bender's new youtube channel!

[Paul Caron @SoCalTaxProf]

.@DavidBJaffe (@AUWCL), Katherine Bender (@BridgeStateU) & Jerome M. Organ (@USTLawMN), 'It is Okay to Not Be Okay': The 2021 Survey of Law Student Well-Being, 62 @LouisvilleLaw __ (2022) https://t.co/vWwVcLrLuf

[Katherine Bender @K8bender]

11% of law students had suicidal thoughts in the past year, survey finds; what can law schools do? https://t.co/AeRtevjlsJ via @ABAJournal

[Crisis Text Line @CrisisTextLine]

Compassionate, accessible mental health support is now available for calls, texts and chats for anyone with the new three-digit code: 988.

Read more: https://t.co/qSSXEY0OuM

#988Lifeline

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

#DYK On July 16 the Lifeline will transition to the easy-to-remember dialing code 988? This is an important step to strengthen and transform crisis care in our country.

Learn more: https://t.co/7gClZTJbqy

[Katherine Bender @K8bender]

The @WHO says 1 of the top 4 strategies to prevent #suicide is for countries to train media on responsibly covering the topic. @JohnsHopkinsSPH has created a free online course to do just that. You can check it out now. https://t.co/3B5H3j9WzP

[The Overnight Walk @OvernightWalk]

Learning the warning signs can save lives. Learn more about the warning signs and what you can do if you're concerned about someone at https://t.co/FK0uKUnG4A

[Katherine Bender @K8bender]

#graduateschool
Are you a graduate student at the master's level? If so, please consider participating in this study. (5-10 minutes!)
https://t.co/3cMd2gvsIT