May 14, 2020

Thoughts of suicide and self-harm are not uncommon, especially in these unprecedented times. In fact, studies show that coronavirus (COVID-19) could take the lives of 75,000 Americans through “deaths of despair.” So, now more than ever, talking about suicidal ideation is critically important. In the next installment of our Wellness Education Series, UCF RESTORES’ David Rozek, Ph.D., returns to sit down with Dr. Deborah Beidel and discuss how putting a plan in place now can help if and when these overwhelming thoughts and feelings arise. Join us to learn how to recognize warning signs, strategies you can use to overcome feelings of helplessness and the resources available to support you and those you love.