Bryan Barks

content writer specializing in mental health comms. @JohnsHopkinsSPH alum. advocate with lived experience. tragically long-winded so not sure why I’m here.

[Bryan Barks @ibbarks]

Excited to lead NAMI Memphis remotely as Interim Executive Director while they find their in-person, permanent ED. If you know leaders, clinicians, or those with #livedexperience in Memphis who might be interested in connecting, pls message me! #mentalhealth #memphis #memphisTN

[Bryan Barks @ibbarks]

@KellyEWRoskam thank you, Kelly!! 🥰

[Bryan Barks @ibbarks]

Honored to speak about Donna's Law (sometimes called voluntary self-prohibition) alongside experts and advocates on @CBSSunday today. This is one of many tools that should be available to those at risk. https://t.co/fePGFCgKbj

[Bryan Barks @ibbarks]

Powerful piece by @Katrina_brees. Proud to work alongside her in support of H.R. 8361. https://t.co/g9csTGhhTT

[BulletPoints Project @BulletPtsProj]

Today we’re observing the first-ever #FirearmSuicidePreventionDay. Research shows storing firearms safely reduces the risk of firearm suicide. Learn more at https://t.co/qAWfYwVoSn.

Thank you @bradybuzz @endfamilyfire for launching this important day. #SuicidePreventionMonth

[Sully Sullenberger @Captsully]

2/2 This powerful op-ed, written by @ibbarks in the @washingtonpost, calls for innovative prevention tools and highlights new legislation that has the potential to save lives. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay🎗️

https://t.co/WlkW5wrUd4

[Rep. Pramila Jayapal @RepJayapal]

This is such a powerful piece, focusing on my bipartisan Preventing Suicide Through Voluntary Firearm Purchase Delay Act with @RepJohnCurtis.

Thank you, Bryan, for sharing your story. This legislation will save lives and we must get it done.
https://t.co/hlSV02OJhk

[Bryan Barks @ibbarks]

So grateful to everyone who contributed to this piece, from those I interviewed to some very skillful editors. Working with @Slate and @MiaAArmstrong of @StateMindSlate was a dream. I’ve never had such a positive experience with a publication.

[Slate @Slate]

Abortion access is a critical part of mental health care. https://t.co/C7mv0IYO86

[Holly Wilcox @DrHollyWilcox]

Please check out this story written by Bryan Barks. I am so inspired by her advocacy for #SuicidePrevention and so proud she is an @JohnsHopkinsSPH alum @ibbarks https://t.co/ekF0uURpgJ

[Paul Nestadt @paulnestadt]

I know I JUST recommended her WaPo piece, but now @ibbarks has an even more striking (& personal) essay in @Slate:

Abortion bans are rendering our best treatments for #bipolardisorder unusable for many women.

https://t.co/0mMNDDs6XI

[Bryan Barks @ibbarks]

My new piece @Slate discusses how abortion bans impact those who take teratogenic psych meds. Loved blending lived experience with expert voices in the field for this one. https://t.co/roX9vQL1Dj

[Paul Nestadt @paulnestadt]

Another insightful and personal piece from @ibbarks in the @washingtonpost. She makes a very good case for self prohibition of firearms for folks at risk. Stay tuned for our upcoming paper on how these laws are being used by psychiatrists in Virginia. https://t.co/EfTNorhKOk

[Washington Post Opinions @PostOpinions]

Like me, many Americans struggle with suicidal thoughts. This law can help us, Bryan Barks writes in a guest opinion. https://t.co/zVZiLWpU7J

[Bryan Barks @ibbarks]

My piece in @washingtonpost on the Preventing Suicide Through Voluntary Firearm Purchase Delay Act #suicideprevention https://t.co/0SRUQgI26Z

[Bryan Barks @ibbarks]

Providers ✅ I’m now looking for patients of child-bearing age (esp in red states) who take #Depakote or #Tegretol and would be willing to be interviewed for a piece for Slate about taking these meds in a post-Roe world. I can use first name only if desired. #bipolarclub #bipolar

[Bryan Barks @ibbarks]

Writing a piece for Slate on teratogenic psych meds post-Roe. Looking to interview patients grappling with whether to stay on these meds and psychiatrists or OB/GYNs advising them, esp in red states. DM me if you'd be willing to chat. #livedexperience #MedTwitter #bipolarclub

[Bryan Barks @ibbarks]

Thank you @BulletPtsProj for having me!

[BulletPoints Project @BulletPtsProj]

We’re so glad you joined us today, and many thanks to @ibbarks for her fantastic presentation. The recording will be up later this week in our video library: https://t.co/9gCJ9mgKXL #BPWebinar

[BulletPoints Project @BulletPtsProj]

Starting in an hour, 12 pm PT: @ibbarks joins BulletPoints to talk about how voluntary self-prohibition laws can address firearm suicide. What questions do you have for her? #BPWebinar

Register: https://t.co/Q0OxoH3eXD

[Bryan Barks @ibbarks]

I’ll be discussing voluntary self-prohibition at the state and federal levels, my lived experience, and how clinicians can help implement these laws. Join us tomorrow at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT!

[BulletPoints Project @BulletPtsProj]

Want to learn about a new tool for firearm suicide prevention that's gaining federal attention?

Register for tomorrow's #BPwebinar on voluntary self-prohibition with @ibbarks: https://t.co/Q0OxoH3eXD

Check out her new #blog and bring your questions!

https://t.co/TaBdcMG6fq

[Bryan Barks @ibbarks]

Advocake meets butterfly crown. 31 is going to be full of butterflies and bills. I can feel it.